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BCZ 3315

1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

97,539 mi
Last recorded97,539 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit76,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 3315
MakeRolls Royce
ModelSilver Spirit
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 97,539 miles

General underbody corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 97,539 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 97,319 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive STEERING RACK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

GENERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front WING AND LOWER BUMPER CORROSION COVERED WITH TAPE

Fail 7 Jun 2024 97,319 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive STEERING RACK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

GENERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front WING AND LOWER BUMPER CORROSION COVERED WITH TAPE

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 95,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking at the pipe connection (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced the under side of the car has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 95,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.85% limit is 3.5 % (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 95,329 miles

Brake performance not tested due to severe fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking at calliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective not secured correctly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 95,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,front sections three pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from T piece mounted to floor (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded several around steering pinion housing (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess rear suspension,several pipes (5.3.5 (b) (i))

registration lamps have poor output

unable to fully inspect all sections of metal brake piping due to applied protection,paint/grease

Fail 23 Dec 2020 95,045 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,front sections three pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from T piece mounted to floor (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded several around steering pinion housing (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess rear suspension,several pipes (5.3.5 (b) (i))

registration lamps have poor output

unable to fully inspect all sections of metal brake piping due to applied protection,paint/grease

Pass 15 Oct 2019 94,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess several corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded several pipes around steering rack pinion housing (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 94,723 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded to cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking to oil cooler (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake rod insecure handbrake mechanism at caliper (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower fixture corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded several at steering rack pinion housing (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 94,176 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess attached to floor, [corroded] (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underside and suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2018 94,176 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess attached to floor, [corroded] (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 93,737 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill lower end (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 93,737 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside handbrake cable outer casing split

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill lower end (2.4.A.3)

Offside handbrake cable outer casing split

Pass 6 Oct 2016 93,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at calliper (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear outer sill corroded and soft

Fail 6 Oct 2016 93,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement at brake calliper (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at calliper (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear outer sill corroded and soft

Pass 8 Oct 2015 92,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 92,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded AT CALLIPERS (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded AT CALLIPERS (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid CALLIPER PISTON (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 91,638 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 91,013 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 90,461 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2012 90,449 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear wheel arches slight corrosion

main beam telltale not working

offside front lower wing corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 88,014 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 87,199 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 87,199 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2009 85,698 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 83,070 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 83,060 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2007 80,393 miles

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Silver Spirit?

Based on 34,506 MOT tests across 2,712 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
2,712
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,269
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,178
Brake pipe excessively corroded 569
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 439
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 411
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BCZ 3315 is a 1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 76,870 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 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCZ 3315, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Silver Spirit typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 39 years old, this Rolls Royce Silver Spirit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BCZ 3315 is a 1987 Rolls Royce Silver Spirit, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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