MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
heavy surface rust showing under vehicle
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
heavy surface rust showing under vehicle
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
surface rust showing on outer sills and floor pan
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe joining brake hose ( just above driveshaft) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge
Nearside Rear N/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear O/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear N/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear O/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear both tyres perished and starting to crack on outer sidewalls
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front discs worn fairly thin
Rear both discs have corrosion to faces
Rear both tyres perished and starting to crack on outer sidewalls
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y36 LCF is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,979cc 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 Y36 LCF, 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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Y36 LCF is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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