MOT Status
ValidMileage
73,729 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Emissions not tested catalytic converter broken up (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both lower sills corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Slight brake bind
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Arch shows signs of tyre contact
Offside Front Screen washer jet poor/weak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Both lower sills corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Slight brake bind
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Arch shows signs of tyre contact
Offside Front Screen washer jet poor/weak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
tyre marks on o/s inner wing no contact at time of test
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 back (2.4.G.2)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()
Front and rearsuspension slightly corroded
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)
x2 sill cover fitted
MOVEMENT IN BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS
STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS WORN
fuel tank straps corroded
movement in both lower ball joints
o/s/f spring corroded
movement in both lower ball joints
rear brake pipes corroded
rear brake pipes in poor condition
front brake pads getting low
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R253 NPN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 R253 NPN, 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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R253 NPN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R253 NPN safe to buy?
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