MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,746 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
brake pads warning light is on
brake service
engine light is on
front inner wings to chassis corroded
near side front inner wing has repaired damage
sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills
underbody is undersealed and difficult to inspect
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
brake pads warning light is on
brake service
engine light is on
front inner wings to chassis corroded
near side front inner wing has repaired damage
sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills
underbody is undersealed and difficult to inspect
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
brake pipes wet with brake fluid but no signes of leaking
brake service
engine light is on ... advice diagnostic plug in .
exaust corroded
front brake discs pitted
rear brake discs inner braking faces are corroded and pitted
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Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
brake service
engine light is on ... advice diagnostic plug in .
exaust corroded
front brake discs pitted
rear brake discs inner braking faces are corroded and pitted
all brake pipes corroded ??
fual lines corrosion
n/s washer jet not working but o/s sprayes all screen ???
suspension slight corrosion ??
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
all brake pipes corroded ??
fual lines corrosion
n/s washer jet not working but o/s sprayes all screen ???
suspension slight corrosion ??
OIL LEAK
POWER STEERING HOSE/PIPES ARE DAMP
REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED
THE FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT IS BROKEN AND EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED
THE N/S/F INNER WING SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT AREA IS DAMAGED
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
O/S/F STEERING RACK END IS WORN
OIL LEAK
POWER STEERING HOSE/PIPES ARE DAMP
REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED
THE FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT IS BROKEN AND EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED
THE N/S/F INNER WING SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT AREA IS DAMAGED
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
The front offisde tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge. The front brake discs are slightly warped.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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Y409 BWN is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 Y409 BWN, 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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Y409 BWN is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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