MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,456 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe near bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension arm front joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension arm front joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components corroded, front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens discoloured (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens discoloured (4.1.2 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension arm front joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension arm front joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components corroded, front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all suspension components badly corroded
underbody corrosion
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre has ply or cords exposed all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive water/radiater (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all suspension components badly corroded
underbody corrosion
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on o/s rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on subframes/suspension assemblies etc advise attention (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing/cracking on walls advise attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limit also perishing/cracking on walls advise attention (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
both headlight lenses deteriorating
convertible roof rear plastic window deteriorating
emissions only just past test
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both frosted (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (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)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
centre brake light not working
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V973 FEU is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 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 V973 FEU, 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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V973 FEU is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 January 2000.
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