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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust leak at rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hose ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Slightly seeping from hose at the reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on front lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Temporary fuel cap fitted but sealed at time of test.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded and slightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel tank strap corroded.
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of any mountings. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on the front lower arm has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Power steering pipes corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocks corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
Temporary fuel cap fitted but sealed at time of test.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Also deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside front outer sill heavily corroded and holed not considered structural
Offside front seat runner has slight play/movement
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Also deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside front outer sill heavily corroded and holed not considered structural
Offside front seat runner has slight play/movement
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
All brake discs corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat runner has slight play
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Visible through cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All brake discs corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat runner has slight play
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
All brake discs rusty
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake binding slightly
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front drivers seat has slight play on runners recommend removal and isnspection
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
high level brake light not working
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
high level brake light not working
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both front tyres perished/cracked between the tread.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear tyres wearing low
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear tyres wearing low
Slight corrosion on the edges of both rear brake discs.
The rear silencer is starting to corrode.
The rubbers on the mounts at the rear of the front wishbone arms are starting to wear.
slight corrosion to rear brake discs
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N12 LOC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 N12 LOC, 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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N12 LOC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 August 1998.
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