MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,180 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
Powersteering fluid on rack
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Powersteering fluid on rack
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Lower Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Lower Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Lower Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
engine leaking oil
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
engine leaking oil
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front tyres wearing on inside edge
n/s/f tyre down to 15psi
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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CNZ 3955 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
Across all 1998 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 76,857 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 CNZ 3955, 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 28 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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CNZ 3955 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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