MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,069 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
All steel brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush P bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush P bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear suspension units have Harvey corrosion
Sill covers fitted
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Under body corrosion
All steel brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush P bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush P bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear suspension units have Harvey corrosion
Sill covers fitted
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Under body corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust mount missing
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear exhaust mount missing
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner 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)
SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHING
WIPER MECHANISM FOULING BONNET
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner 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)
SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHING
WIPER MECHANISM FOULING BONNET
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
front brake discs worn
rear brake discs pitted
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
front brake discs worn
rear brake discs pitted
engine + air bag lights on
front number plate slightly disfigured
handbrake travel
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine + air bag lights on
front number plate slightly disfigured
handbrake travel
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
number plates discoloured
offside rear tyre wearing low
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
cut to N/S/F tyre wall.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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W849 PBU is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc 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 W849 PBU, 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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W849 PBU is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 March 2000.
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