MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,553 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
pad warning lamp
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
pad warning lamp
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all four tyres worn on inside edges
fuel pipes corroded
fuel tank strap corroded
o/s/f anti roll bar bush starting to part
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
all four tyres worn on inside edges
fuel pipes corroded
fuel tank strap corroded
o/s/f anti roll bar bush starting to part
front discs corroded
Fuel pipe insecure front to rear (7.2.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)
front discs corroded
rear discs corroded
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside 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)
air bag light on
damage to o/s/r wheel arch
front no plate deteriorated but still readable
front tyres cracking and perishing
rear discs corroded and pitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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V446 FVJ is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.
Across all 2000 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 70,817 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 V446 FVJ, 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 26 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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V446 FVJ is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 January 2000.
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