MOT Status
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132,513 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
oil leak
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
oil leak
offside rear sill corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
offside rear sill corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive all underneath car (8.4.1 (a) (i))
lambda probe rattling in exhaust
Drivers seat ripped
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Lambda sensor loose
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Drivers seat ripped
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Lambda sensor loose
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
condition of off side front antiroll bar link pin
slight play in off side front lower ball joint
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush starting to split
Offside Front Lower arm rear bush starting to split
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre on 2mm
exhaust corroded
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust corroded
slight play in steering rack
exhaust corroded
slight play in both front lower ball joints
advise rear discs worn and pitted
advise rear pads low
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
nail in o/s/r tyre
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Y56 EAB is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 Y56 EAB, 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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Y56 EAB is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 March 2001.
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