MOT Status
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219,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
[underside of vehicle generally corroded ]
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
corrosion around jacking points and o/s outer sill to wheel arch
front and rear brake balance poor
had to get car very hot to get through the emissions test
oil on engine and steering
slight corrosion front to rear and one rear brake pipe
slightly damp shock absorber n/s/f
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 aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear lower arms both rusted and holed (2.4.G.1)
corrosion around jacking points and o/s outer sill to wheel arch
front and rear brake balance poor
oil on engine and steering
slight corrosion front to rear and one rear brake pipe
slightly damp shock absorber n/s/f
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
uneven ware to n/s front tyre
advanced corrosion front suspension coil springs
advanced wear rear axle subframe bushes
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
advanced corrosion front suspension coil springs
advanced wear rear axle subframe 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)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
advanced deterioration wear & perishing to front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes
advanced surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
extensively repaired after accident repair to front of vehicle & suspension
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
extensively repaired after accident repair to front of vehicle & suspension
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advanced deterioration & perishing to front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes
advanced surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advanced deterioration & perishing to front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes
advanced surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front exhaust stabilizing bracket corroded
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
engine runing rough at idle
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P681 BCX is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 P681 BCX, 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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P681 BCX is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 May 1997.
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