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Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread attention soon (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps outer lenses misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face may need attention soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear footbrake slightly slower application / park brake 18% minimum required 16% or lockout
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion front hubs and front end of offside outer sill
fuel tank strap corroded
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread attention soon (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps outer lenses misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face may need attention soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear footbrake slightly slower application / park brake 18% minimum required 16% or lockout
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion front hubs and front end of offside outer sill
fuel tank strap corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Handbrake cable slow
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Handbrake cable slow
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Handbrake slow.
Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
In balance on Handbrake .
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
In balance on Handbrake .
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
nearside rear tyre thin and slightly out of shape on the inner shoulder and becoming perished
slight engine oil leaks apparent
slight imbalance in the rear brakes
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
nearside rear tyre thin and slightly out of shape on the inner shoulder and becoming perished
slight engine oil leaks apparent
slight imbalance in the front brakes
slight imbalance in the rear brakes
nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes becoming weak
nearside rear tyre wearing thin and slightly out of shape on the inside edge
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes becoming weak
nearside rear tyre wearing thin and slightly out of shape on the inside edge
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit
both front tyres approaching the wear bars
slight play in offside front inner tie rod end
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
both front tyres approaching the wear bars
slight play in offside front inner tie rod end
air bag light is on
slight wear in the offside end of the steering rack
offside rear tyre approaching the wear bars
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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
air bag light is on
offside rear tyre approaching the wear bars
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight movement in offside steering rack arm
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre is starting to go out of shape
slight movement in offside steering rack arm
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W651 NLB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 W651 NLB, 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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W651 NLB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 March 2000.
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