MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
sills corroded
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill section (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front headlight lens showing deterioration - remedial action advised
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front headlight lens showing deterioration - remedial action advised
underseal / waxoyl treatment advised to preserve the condition of the underside of the vehicle
rear inner and outer sills
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
underseal / waxoyl treatment advised to preserve condition of the underbody of the vehicle
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main brake pipe to nearside rear flexible brake hose - remedial action advised (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main brake pipe to offside rear flexible brake hose - remedial action advised (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to nearside front flexible brake hose - remedial action advised (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front floor area around nearside front designated jacking point showing slight corrosion - remedial action advised
Nearside Rear floor area around nearside rear designated jacking point showing slight corrosion - remedial action advised
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to offside front flexible brake hose - remedial action advised (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main brake pipe to nearside rear flexible brake hose - remedial action advised (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main brake pipe to offside rear flexible brake hose - remedial action advised (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to nearside front flexible brake hose - remedial action advised (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front floor area around nearside front designated jacking point showing slight corrosion - remedial action advised
Nearside Rear floor area around nearside rear designated jacking point showing slight corrosion - remedial action advised
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to offside front flexible brake hose - remedial action advised (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
metal brake pipes throughout vehicle showing signs of slight corrosion - remedial action advised
Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
metal brake pipes throughout vehicle showing signs of slight corrosion - remedial action advised
All brake discs starting to corrode
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap seal starting to crack/perish
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s/f interior door handle insecure
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
All brake discs starting to corrode
All brake pipes starting to corrode
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap seal starting to crack/perish
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s/f interior door handle insecure
Air bag warning light on
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Air bag warning light on
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both front tyre perrished
Both front wiper blade have small splits
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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W89 GYX is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Purple with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 W89 GYX, 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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W89 GYX is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 June 2000.
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