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Both front inner sills heavily corroding
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Coolant leak
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Various suspension components corroded
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front to rear at rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle front most outer bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
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))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower close to excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front ed.Tyre deteriorated.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre deteriorated.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front ed.Tyre deteriorated.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre deteriorated.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front fog lamp damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front fog lamp damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
o/s fog lamp damaged
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front under shield insecure
o/s fog lamp damaged
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
fuel tank strap corroded
osf fog light lens broken
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front and Rear brake disks Worn
Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly 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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
All discs slightly pitted / corroded
Nearside Front 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)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
All discs slightly pitted / corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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V356 LDN is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
Across all 1999 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 75,378 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 V356 LDN, 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 27 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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V356 LDN is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 September 1999.
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