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Nearside out sill slightly corrosion
Offside Rear out sill slightly corroding
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded seen from underneath at the Nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill very weak and corroded but no holes could be made at the time of test within 30cm of suspension or steering mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer sills corroded (BOLT ON PANELS)
Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Seen from underneath at the rear of the vehicle, fuel hoses are corroding. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front lenses excessively deteriorated causing the beam pattern to be obviously incorrect. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill within 30cm of the lower control arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm of the rear trailing arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill within 30cm of rear trailing arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded seen from underneath at the Nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill very weak and corroded but no holes could be made at the time of test within 30cm of suspension or steering mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Seen from underneath at the rear of the vehicle, fuel hoses are corroding. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Near & Off Side Sill Under Body & Suspension Corrosion
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Near & Off Side Both Head Lamps Contaminated (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (Wing) (4.4.3 (a))
Near & Off Side Sill Under Body & Suspension Corrosion
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front tires showing signs of cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
general underbody corrosion
rear suspension components corroded but not excessive
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment risk of becoming detached ( recommend DO NOT DRIVE!!!) (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front tires showing signs of cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
general underbody corrosion
rear suspension components corroded but not excessive
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Under Body Corrosion & Corrosion To Suspension Components
All flexible brake hoses deteriorated
All shockabsorber casings are corroded
Aux drive belt split
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement sector bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement sector bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
fuel pipes front to rear slightly corroded x 2
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipes front to rear slightly corroded x 2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre 2mm
offside front tyre 2mm
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre 2mm
offside front tyre 2mm
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
near side washers not working correctly but off side front clearing screen ok
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres getting down
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both front brake discs slightly pitted.
Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Both front brake discs slightly pitted.
Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished.
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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Y887 HDV is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 Y887 HDV, 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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Y887 HDV is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 June 2001.
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