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110,489 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill panel joint (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill panel joint (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill panel joint (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill panel joint (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill panel joint (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill panel joint (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside play in steering arm (rack end)
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside play in steering arm (rack end)
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both front inner brake pads worn close to the limit.
deterioration both front anti roll bar lower link arm bushes.
deterioration front number plate.
deterioration wiper blade rubbers.
oil leak.
small stone chips front windscreen.
deterioration front number plate.
deterioration offside front anti roll bar link arm lower bush.
inner front brake pads wearing low.
oil leak.
small stone chips front windscreen.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
deterioration front number plate.
deterioration offside front anti roll bar link arm lower bush.
inner front brake pads wearing low.
oil leak.
small stone chips front windscreen.
deterioration front number plate.
deterioration offside front anti roll bar link arm lower bush.
inner front brake pads wearing low.
small stone chips front windscreen.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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)
corrosion exhaust and support bracket.
deterioration susp.and axle components,but no attention required at present time.
stone chips front windscreen.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
stone chips front windscreen.
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
handbrake balance inequal but not excessive
corrosion exhaust system and components.
corrosion fuel tank support straps.
deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C3 ARM is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1999 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 75,378 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 C3 ARM, 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 27 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C3 ARM is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 December 1999.
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