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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner brake flexi hose loose
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
outer sill covers slightly corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner brake flexi hose loose
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
outer sill covers slightly corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
offside front wishbone rear bush split
suspension components slightly corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
both wiper blades slightly split
centre exhaust bracket broken (system secure)
offside front wishbone rear bush split
suspension components slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
both wiper blades slightly split
centre exhaust bracket broken (system secure)
offside front wishbone rear bush split
suspension components slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated
front exhaust bracket broken (system still secure)
slight corrosion on rear subframe
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes corroded
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
Front exhaust stabeliser clamp corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded very slight at end (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside park brake only just met requirements
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear slight at clips (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
fuel pipes slightly corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
Front exhaust stabeliser clamp corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded very slight at end (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside park brake only just met requirements
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear slight at clips (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
fuel pipes slightly corroded
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear brake discs slightly pitted
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear tyre slightly cracked
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres slightly cracked and nearside slightly worn inner making it close to legal limit
offside rear tyre slightly cracked
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front exhaust mount bracket broken (system still secure)
nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge
rear brake discs corroded
slight shudder in rear brakes
slight wear in both rear shock absorber top bushes
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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front exhaust mount bracket broken (system still secure)
nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge
rear brake discs corroded
slight shudder in rear brakes
slight wear in both rear shock absorber top bushes
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
fuel pipes corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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P453 LSR is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P453 LSR, 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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P453 LSR is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 May 1997.
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