MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,171 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front stone chip in screen
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
under trays fitted
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
under trays fitted
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Headlamp lens seriously defective both no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
front brake pipes under bonnet corroded
stone chip in screen
Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
air bag light on
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
air bag light on
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Oil leak
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
airbag light illuminated
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
airbag light illuminated
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ABS warning light flickered on at conclusion of test - brakes may require attention
Airbag warning light illuminated
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X256 CAW is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 X256 CAW, 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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X256 CAW is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 September 2000.
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