MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,780 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joiner to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front tyres wearing low on inner edges
nearside outer sill front jacking point corroded/ missing
nearside rear outer brake pad slightly low
slight blow on rear section of exhaust on metal mounting bracket
front and rear suspension components becoming corroded
offside and nearside sills becoming corroded
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
front and rear suspension components becoming corroded
offside and nearside sills becoming corroded
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
slight lip on front brake discs
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working very dim (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flatblade (8.2.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread damaged (6.3.4b)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight lip on front brake discs
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear shock top mounts slightly deteriorated
handbrake cable outer sleeves in poor condition
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear shock top mounts slightly deteriorated
brake fluid level below max
handbrake cable outer sleeves in poor condition
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside sidelight dim
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
under sheilds preventing full inspection of vehicle
slight play in both front bottom ball joints rear exhaust getting rusty
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in both front bottom ball joints rear exhaust getting rusty
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
suspect air-con receiver dryer pos leak,traces of dye in that area
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P356 LAK is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 P356 LAK, 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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P356 LAK is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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