MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,087 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from back of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Not visible, tape over dash (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge COMPLETELY BALD on inner, cords almost exposed (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on inner, cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from back of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Not visible, tape over dash (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre showing signs of ware on inner edge and side wall cracking.
Offside Front Tyre showing signs of ware on inner edge and side wall cracking.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
n/s/rear tyre has slight damage to inner side wall
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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W427 ALA is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W427 ALA, 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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W427 ALA is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 March 2000.
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