MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,781 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both wing mirrors slightly loose and repaired with tape
front number plate deteriorating
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both wing mirrors slightly loose and repaired with tape
front number plate deteriorating
a.both rear shocker top mounts worn
a.front brake flexi hoses perrished
a.front tyres worn on edges slightly
a.hand brake cover damaged
a.o/s/f exterior mirror loose
a.slight play in steering lower uj
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
a.both rear shocker top mounts worn
a.front brake flexi hoses perrished
a.front tyres worn on edges slightly
a.hand brake cover damaged
a.o/s/f exterior mirror loose
a.slight play in steering lower uj
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
osf steering inner tie rod slight wear/play.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R208 KMV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R208 KMV, 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 R208 KMV registered?
R208 KMV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 March 1998.
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