MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,214 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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air bag light is on
all metal brake pipes are corroded
both rear coil springs are heavily corroded and in poor condition
engine oil leaks
exhaust mount from gearbox is missing a nut
front brake discs are very heavily worn,lipped and corroded
front number plate is cracked
fuel cap seal is starting to split
n/s door mirror is insecure
n/s/f jacking point plastic pad is missing
o/s/f lower arm rear bush is debonded
rear brake discs are very heavily worn,lipped and corroded
rear exhaust is badly corroded
wipers are juddery and smeary
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
air bag light is on
all metal brake pipes are corroded
both rear coil springs are heavily corroded and in poor condition
engine oil leaks
exhaust mount from gearbox is missing a nut
front brake discs are very heavily worn,lipped and corroded
front number plate is cracked
fuel cap seal is starting to split
n/s door mirror is insecure
n/s/f jacking point plastic pad is missing
o/s/f lower arm rear bush is debonded
rear brake discs are very heavily worn,lipped and corroded
rear exhaust is badly corroded
wipers are juddery and smeary
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre has nail
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P340 LBA is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1997 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 83,222 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P340 LBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P340 LBA registered?
P340 LBA is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 May 1997.
Is P340 LBA safe to buy?
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