MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Metal brake pipes have slight corrosion and covered with grease
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear. pipe from rear flexy to front unit (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre 'RFT' the rest are normal
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
damage to n/s/f and n/s/r wing, but no sharp edges
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear. pipe from rear flexy to front unit (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre 'RFT' the rest are normal
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
damage to n/s/f and n/s/r wing, but no sharp edges
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front steering arms have slight play
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front tyres Are Worn On Outside Edge. †Nail IN Rear N/S Tyre. †Air Bag Light On.
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W709 RFM is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 W709 RFM, 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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W709 RFM is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 May 2000.
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