MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,746 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wishbone arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
underside inc suspension, braking, steering components corroded
underside rusting
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense milky (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.17 (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co 0.39% (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure to inner sill (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play + splitting/separating nearside and offside rear axle beam outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general corrosion to vehicle underbody + suspension parts various places but not excessive
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play + splitting/separating nearside and offside rear axle beam outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general corrosion to vehicle underbody + suspension parts various places but not excessive
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange securing nut missing (6.1.2 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside + offside lower rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion to vehicle underboby + suspension parts in various places but not considered excessive
slight play + splitting/separating nearside + offside rear axle beam outer bushes
Emissions not tested oil level low/engine noise (8.2.1.2 (d))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange securing nut missing (6.1.2 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside + offside lower rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion to vehicle underboby + suspension parts in various places but not considered excessive
slight play + splitting/separating nearside + offside rear axle beam outer bushes
Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front slightly splitting/cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s rear approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)
slight corrosion to vehicle underbody + suspension parts in various places
slight play n/s o/s rear axle beam outer bushes
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s o/s front outer (2.4.G.2)
Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust blow + engine noise (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section + mounting missing (7.1.2)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s o/s front lower suspension wishbone inner ball joints (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front slightly splitting/cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s front tyres wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s rear approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)
slight corrosion to vehicle underbody + suspension parts in various places
slight play + splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes
slight play n/s o/s rear axle beam outer bushes
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside fronty brake hose insecure
Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear both drop link bushes worn
rear both drop link bushes worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
REAR WISHBONES RUSTY
TANK STRAPS RUSTY
front tyres feathered on edges and n/s wearing low
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to brake pipes
front tyres low inner
os rear tyre low
slight bind os front brake
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
corrosion to brake pipes
front tyres low inner
os rear tyre low
slight bind os front brake
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P355 CCW is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 P355 CCW, 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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P355 CCW is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 June 1997.
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