MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,446 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both front side light lenses damaged
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Sills corroded
both front engine mount rubbers perished
nearside rear sill cover has a hole
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Emissions unable to be completed misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front side light lenses damaged
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Sills corroded
both front engine mount rubbers perished
nearside rear sill cover has a hole
Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
centre exhaust mounting corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
centre exhaust mounting corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak bottom over radiator ()
Nearside Front tyre damage too sidewall
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Coolant leak bottom over radiator ()
Nearside Front tyre damage too sidewall
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
N/s rear tyre cracking visible on inner sidewall.advise replacement.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Along suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Along suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)
Temporary type fuel cap fitted.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Slight movement detected in drivers seat backrest .
Temporary fuel cap fitted.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Some movement visible in drivers seat backrest.
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
drivers seat secured in place to customers specification
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
drivers seat secured in place to customers specification
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake disks worn
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front brake disks worn
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X538 FCB is a 2000 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 X538 FCB, 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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X538 FCB is a 2000 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 September 2000.
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