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Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fuel tank bracket corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Both tyres cracked
Rear Lower Both suspension arms corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fuel tank bracket corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Lower Both suspension arms corroded
Central Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Central Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both rear brake discs corroded, and offside rear disc warped.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside front shock absorber partially seized.
Both rear brake discs corroded, and offside rear disc warped.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside front shock absorber partially seized.
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear axle bushes worn
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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R26 MDE is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 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 R26 MDE, 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 R26 MDE registered?
R26 MDE is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 February 1998.
Is R26 MDE safe to buy?
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