MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,023 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense fogged (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense fogged no defined pattern (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense fogged (1.7.5a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
both rear tyres wearing low in the centre section
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
both rear tyres wearing low in the centre section
traction control warning lamp staying on
o/s/r road spring broken at the best
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both front tyres perished
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Temperature gauge in red
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
NAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
NAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in offside front tyre
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W265 LBA is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 W265 LBA, 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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W265 LBA is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 March 2000.
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