MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
fuel cap sealing rubber slightly cracking
surface corrosion on all suspension components
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working nearside and offside (3.5 (a))
fuel cap sealing rubber slightly cracking
surface corrosion on all suspension components
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
Coil spring corroded All Coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
General underbody heavily corroded including suspension, exhaust, brakes and fuel lines
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
Coil spring corroded All Coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
General underbody heavily corroded including suspension, exhaust, brakes and fuel lines
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE FRONT FLEX CORRODED
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN IN MIDDLE ON TREAD BARS
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN IN MIDDLE ON TREAD BARS
Front tyres perishing and wearing
General underbody heavily corroded including suspension, exhaust, brakes and fuel lines
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front tyres perishing and wearing
General underbody heavily corroded including suspension, exhaust, brakes and fuel lines
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
both front tyres torn/split
coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
both front tyres torn/split
coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 main (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 main (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside reverse lamp not working
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W804 ABT is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 W804 ABT, 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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W804 ABT is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 May 2000.
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