MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,965 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both rear tyres tread depths on 3mm
dashboard partially covered with tape
n/s wiper blade split but still clears the screen
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear tyres tread depths on 3mm
dashboard partially covered with tape
n/s wiper blade split but still clears the screen
both front brake pipes corroding
both handbrake outer casings poor condition
damage to n/s/f outer tyre rim protector
dashboard instrument cluster obstructed with tape
headlight glasses frosted
n/s mirror glass missing
o/s/f brake flexi cracking
oil leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
air bag light covered with tape
both front brake pipes corroding
both handbrake outer casings poor condition
damage to n/s/f outer tyre rim protector
headlight glasses frosted
n/s mirror glass missing
o/s/f brake flexi cracking
oil leak
centre exhaust corroding and has slight blow
dash board partially masked of at time of test
front brake discs corroding on inner face
front brake pads low
n/s fornt to rear metal brake pipe corroding
n/s/f strut has misting of oil
o/s and n/s front wishbone, rear bush has slight movement
o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes corroding
o/s/f flexi brake hose starting to crack
o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm, tread and outer wall starting to crack
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
centre exhaust corroding and has slight blow
front brake discs corroding on inner face
front brake pads low
n/s fornt to rear metal brake pipe corroding
n/s/f strut has misting of oil
n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit
o/s and n/s front wishbone, rear bush has slight movement
o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes corroding
o/s/f flexi brake hose starting to crack
o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm, tread and outer wall starting to crack
o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm, tread and outer wall starting to crack
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Management light on
Oil leak
air bag light on
front disces worn needs attension
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Management light on
Oil leak
air bag light on
front disces worn needs attension
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
Rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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W453 FEC is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 W453 FEC, 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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W453 FEC is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 June 2000.
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