MOT Status
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97,544 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer sill has heavy corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer sill has heavy corrosion
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
fuel tank straps corroded
outer sill covers corroded and holed
underside corroded
underside corroded
outer sill covers corroded and holed
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
fuel tank straps corroded
handbrake lower effort o/s/r
slight leaks exhaust
exhaust leaking @ rear box
front wishbones rear bushes soft
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust leaking @ rear box
front wishbones rear bushes soft
oil leak @ steering rack
slight leak exhaust rear box
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust mount @ gearbox broken
o/s/r tyre pressure low
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust rattling
front exhaust mount broken
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R181 WLW 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 80%.
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 R181 WLW, 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 R181 WLW registered?
R181 WLW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 June 1998.
Is R181 WLW safe to buy?
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