MOT Status
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158,595 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips across the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears on trailing arms are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip of corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears corroded along bottom arm. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where pipe meets flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded along bottom arm. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded where pipe meets flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease along bottom arm. (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips in front screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on lower arm (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded where it joins flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on lower arm (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a couple of small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering rack damp
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a couple of small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective outer ends split (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering rack damp
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lens covers. (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Outer. (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Park brake, uneven application of effort.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside seat runners worn
Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
slight insecurity on osf seat
Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Application of park brake is significantly different, NS ahead of OS.
Minor play in OS steering.
Rear brake disc are corroded.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
air bag light on
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
air bag light on
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R159 SER 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 79.2%.
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 R159 SER, 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 R159 SER registered?
R159 SER is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 February 1998.
Is R159 SER safe to buy?
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