MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,231 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear wishbones starting to corrode
several brake pipes greased over
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
rear wishbones starting to corrode
several brake pipes greased over
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over back wishbone (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear wishbone (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel pipe slightly damaged under car (7.2.2)
Nearside Front brake pipe corroded
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
fuel tank strap corroded
gear box oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all brake pipes starting to corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all brake pipes starting to corroded
bonnet not closing
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Eml light on
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear brake discs corroding
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear brake discs corroding
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
off/side rear brake disc scored
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
off/side rear brake disc scored
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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W816 RDS is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 W816 RDS, 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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W816 RDS is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 June 2000.
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