MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,619 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
n/s & o/s sill covers corroded
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
hand brake near end of travel
rear suspension corroded
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
hand brake near end of travel
rear suspension corroded
some corrosion on rear suspension
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
suspension corroded
underside corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
rear suspension arms corroded
underside corroded
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded multiple (3.6.B.2c)
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)
slight cracking on front tyre walls
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded multiple (3.6.B.2c)
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)
slight cracking on front tyre walls
Brake pipe slightly corroded multiple (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside outer sill cover corroded (not supportive)
Offside outer sill cover corroded (not supportive)
rear suspension starting to corrode
Brake pipe slightly corroded multiple (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill cover (6.1.C.1)
Nearside outer sill cover corroded (not supportive)
Offside outer sill cover corroded (not supportive)
rear suspension starting to corrode
Front exhaust mounting corroded
Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm starting to corrode
Offside Rear Lower suspension arm starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
nearside & offside rear sills corroded ( jacking points )
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
centre exhaust bracket deteriorated
nearside outer sill corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear brake hoses metal ends corroded
exhaust heavily corroded
front metal brake pipes corroded
rear metal brake pipes corroded
rear springs heavily corroded
windscreen chipped
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
hand brake travel
front metal brake pipes corroded
both rear brake hoses metal ends corroded
exhaust heavily corroded
low performance in near side parking brake
near side rear tyre close to legal limiand heavily perished ( advise replacement )
off side front to rear metal brake pipe corroded ( advise replacement )
off side front tyre heavily perished and worn on edges close to limit ( advise replacement ) 225 50 16 W
rear metal brake pipes corroded
rear springs heavily corroded
windscreen chipped
Nail in offside rear tyre
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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P393 AHO is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 P393 AHO, 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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P393 AHO is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 May 1997.
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