MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,142 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50zr16w (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front shocks are corroded
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front shocks are corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both front shocks are corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
rear Diff. oil leak
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear metal pipe from hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to nearside front hose (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to offside front hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded nearside rear most hose to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded offside rear most hose to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on offside rear from hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear metal pipe from hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to nearside front hose (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to offside front hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front lowers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Suspension components heavily corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside rear and offside rear suspension arms very slightly corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (higher) (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
no spare wheel
power steering pipe corroded
slight power steering fluid leak
under body surface rust
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (higher) (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
no spare wheel
power steering pipe corroded
slight power steering fluid leak
under body surface rust
Engine overheating
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)
Engine overheating
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions high for age and type of vehicle.
Major oil leak at engine.
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions high for age and type of vehicle.
Major oil leak at engine.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
oil leaks from engine.
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine manament light lit
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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Y276 DKB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 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 Y276 DKB, 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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Y276 DKB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 July 2001.
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