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ExpiredMileage
98,826 miAbove average mileage for this year
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both outer sill covers starting to corrode
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
both outer sill covers starting to corrode
Both outer sill covers (bolt-on panels) corroded at front and rear - particularly nearside
Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear of floor ()
General corrosion to all suspension components and rear subframe
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear silencer outer skin corroding and detaching
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both outer sill covers (bolt-on panels) corroded at front and rear - particularly nearside
Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear of floor ()
General corrosion to all suspension components and rear subframe
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear silencer outer skin corroding and detaching
Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable sleave corroded/deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable sleave corroded/deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencers deteriorated/corroded
Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Sill panel has slight corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator has a slight leak of coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Sill panel has slight corrosion
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Outer Exhaust silencer casing corroded/deteriorated
Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Sill panel has slight corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator has a slight leak of coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Sill panel has slight corrosion
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Outer Exhaust silencer casing corroded/deteriorated
Coolant leak Radiator ()
Exhaust backbox corroded & deteriorated
Fuel pipes corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Side skirts fitted - cannot fully assess sills. / General corrosion to vehicle
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
wipers split
coolant leak
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
coolant leak
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
brake fluid low
nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded
offside and nearside front shock absorbers damp
offside steering rack knuckle joiunt has slight play
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre exhaust mounting broken but still supporting exhaust
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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R162 OMG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 R162 OMG, 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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R162 OMG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 February 1998.
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