MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,357 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside parking brake efficiency low
offside rear brake pipe corroded
rear exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside parking brake efficiency low
offside rear brake pipe corroded
rear exhaust deteriorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel tank strap rusting
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust corroded.
Fuel tank strap rusting
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust corroded.
REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION - ADVISE REPLACEMENT
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION - ADVISE REPLACEMENT
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
SLIGHT PLAYIN O/S OF STEERING RACK
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SLIGHT PLAYIN O/S OF STEERING RACK
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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R343 WCF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R343 WCF, 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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R343 WCF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 May 1998.
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