MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,616 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre and rear exhaust corroded
wipers dont clear 100%
damage wheel rims.
deterioration exhaust and support brackets.
oil leak.
road marks front windscreen.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
damage wheel rims.
deterioration exhaust and support brackets.
oil leak.
road marks front windscreen.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread
nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit
offside rear tyre worn low on tread
rear exhaust slightly corroded
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
neasrside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
neasrside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
damage wheel rims.
deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
damage wheel rims.
deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
Advise replacement of front brake pads as soon as possible.
Engine oil leaking onto steering rack.
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside and offside front-lower swivel joints both have vertical and lateral wear.Advise replacement.
Nearside handbrake outer casing split and corroded.
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside windscreen washer partially blocked.Advise replacement.
Rear exhaust silencer outer casings corroded.
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
condinsation in rear lamp clusters
slight play in steering rack offside
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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R109 MAA is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 R109 MAA, 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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R109 MAA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 July 1998.
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