MOT Status
ValidMileage
81,669 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded two front & two rear (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded two (2.3.2)
bottom suspension joints on front have slightly to much movement but passable
ex weak/rusty. clamp loose
upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Fuel cap seal beginning to perish
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap seal beginning to perish
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
ex rust at rear
o/s front tyre sidewall only just passable
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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R157 DGF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 R157 DGF, 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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R157 DGF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 February 1998.
Is R157 DGF safe to buy?
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