MOT Status
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96,292 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 2.. osr weak 111kg nsr 189kg (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FRONT TYRES HAVE EDGE WEAR
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS WORN
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSHES WORN
OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER POOR
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
FRONT TYRES HAVE EDGE WEAR
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS WORN
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSHES WORN
OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER POOR
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm. Wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Scratch to front windscreen.
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge on raised platform sections of tread.
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge on raised platform sections of tread.
play in offside front steering rack inner ball swivel.
nearside rear tyre low/smooth on inner.
offside rear indicator starting to show white light.
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Has slight cut in N/S/F tyre inner side wall.
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y42 RLA is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 Y42 RLA, 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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Y42 RLA is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 2001.
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