MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,406 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Upper Fuel tank supporting strap has established surface corrosion.
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front brake slightly binding
nearside front tyre deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear brake pipes corroded
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)
corrosion to front steering/suspension components
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
corrosion to front steering/suspension components
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
N/S/R tryre side wall starting to crack
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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R201 BAY is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 R201 BAY, 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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R201 BAY is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 July 1998.
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