MOT Status
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91,466 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Less than 50% not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Differential Mounting Split
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Less than 50% not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Differential Mounting Split
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounts cracking (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mounts cracking (6.1.2 (a))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside front antiroll bar link rubber in poor condition
Vehicle underbody covered in thick underseal
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
cover/trays fitted obscuring some parts/components of the vehicle
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
cover/trays fitted obscuring some parts/components of the vehicle
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front brake binding slightly.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PLEASE NOTE: THE PETROL TANK RETAINING STRAP IS CHAFFING ON THE TANK AS THE INSULTOR RUBBER IS ADRIFT.
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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M8 CDC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 M8 CDC, 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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What year was M8 CDC registered?
M8 CDC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is M8 CDC safe to buy?
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