MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front sill corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
fuel tank straps rusty
Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
nearside rear brake caliper spring missing
nearside rear brake disc corroded
offside rear brake disc corroded
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
nearside rear brake caliper spring missing
nearside rear brake disc corroded
offside rear brake disc corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
air bag light on
front no.plate cracked
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
air bag light on
front no.plate cracked
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Y166 DMH is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 2001 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 65,589 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 Y166 DMH, 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 25 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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Y166 DMH is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 April 2001.
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