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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Engine oil close to minimum
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear chalked (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sil area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sil area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sil area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Driver seat slight movement
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sil area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sil area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Slight oil leak on engine
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak on engine
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Sidelight (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak on engine
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Corrosion in Engine Bay, Non Structural
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyres Different Speed Rating To Rears
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside Sill Corroded, Mainly By Both Lifting Points (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside Sill Corroded, Mainly Near The Lifting Points (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Corrosion in Engine Bay, Non Structural
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyres Different Speed Rating To Rears
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside Sill Corroded, Mainly By Both Lifting Points (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside Sill Corroded, Mainly Near The Lifting Points (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BORDERLINE (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BORDERLINE ()
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
corrosion on exhaust centre box
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake effort and lagging (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BORERLINE ()
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
corrosion on exhaust centre section
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake effort imbalanced (low) & lagging in operation
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear parking brake effort low
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both front tyres wearing on inner edges n/s just legal
corrosion on rear brake disc s
n/s handbrake effort low
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
corrosion on rear brake discs
wear in steering rack
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
corrosion on rear brake discs
wear in steering rack
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
condition n/s/f and o/s/f rear wishbone bushes
corrosion on exhaust
corrosion on rear brake disc,s
lift both front top suspension mounting
play in steering rack o/s
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
condition n/s/f and o/s/f rear wishbone bushes
corrosion on exhaust
corrosion on rear brake disc,s
lift both front top suspension mounting
o/s/f tyre 1.6mm only just legal
play in steering rack o/s
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s outer rear brake pipe is slightly corroded
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside front tyre tread pattern worn low/smooth on inner edge
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W717 GCW is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 W717 GCW, 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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W717 GCW is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 June 2000.
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