MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,099 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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 ()
engine temp rises into red on idle but ok with revs
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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 ()
eml light is on
engine temp rises into red on idle but ok with revs
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement end link bottom bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested lense misty (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement end link bottom bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense misty (1.8.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/16 (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pad warning lamp on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front position lamp slightly damaged
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Brake pad warning lamp on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front position lamp slightly damaged
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
brake warning light on
front number plate cracked
brake pad warning light is on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pad warning light is on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake warning light is on
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front side light lenses damaged
Nearside front tyre sidewall deteriated
Play in nearside front lower swivel
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front side light lenses damaged
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside front tyre sidewall deteriated
Play in nearside front lower swivel
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside rear tyre
slight play in front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes
slight wear in steering rack
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W678 VKK is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 W678 VKK, 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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W678 VKK is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 May 2000.
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