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145,916 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Corrosion to outersills
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front wishbone rear bushes splitting and worn strong advise
both rear brake pipes corroded
engine and transmission oil leaks
n/s front shockabsorber appears to have misted its oil
n/s rear indicator discoloured
rear exhaust deteriorated and blowing
Front suspension arm lower rear bushes worn
Nearside Front shockabsorber damp
corrosion to steel brake pipes
exaust corroded and weak
slight oil dampness sump and timing cover or head gasket
Exhaust bracket corroded o/s/f
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Exhaust bracket corroded o/s/f
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Oil leak
Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front tyres on legal limit
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Y532 XHG is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 Y532 XHG, 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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Y532 XHG is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 March 2001.
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