MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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general corrosion to underneath components
general corrosion to underneath components
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bush de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding cant turn (1.2.1 (f))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bush de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Central Rear screen badly misted no vision to rear
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
corrosion to outer sill covers
sill covers fitted inspection limited
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
corrosion to outer sill covers
sill covers fitted inspection limited
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/16 (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
Corrosion to offside rear brake pipe.
Front tyres slightly perished.
Slight corrosion to floor/sills.
play in o/s/f ball joint
rear brakes slightly binding
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
chip in windcreen
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
chip in windcreen
n/s/r tyre 1.7mm only just legal
o/s/r tyre 2mm
n/s/r tyre 1.7mm
o/s/r tyre 2.2mm
stone chip in screen
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in off side inner rack joint
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in off side inner rack joint
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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Y326 OBT is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 Y326 OBT, 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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Y326 OBT is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 April 2001.
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