MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,788 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pad warning light on
corrosion around rear suspension
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pad warning light on
corrosion around rear suspension
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
corrosion rear brake pipes
front brake hoses perishing
pad warning light on
rear tyres low
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
corrosion rear brake pipes
front brake hoses perishing
pad warning light on
rear tyres low
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake discs surface rust
brake pad warning light on
centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported ok
p/s pipe ferrals corrodeing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake discs surface rust
brake pad warning light on
centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported ok
p/s pipe ferrals corrodeing
all discs surface rust
brake pad warning light on
rear brake pipes corrodeing
brake pad depth warning light on
slight corrotion on some brake pipes
slight play in ball joints and busahes on wishbones
slight play in rackends
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
brake pad depth warning light on
slight corrotion on some brake pipes
slight play in ball joints and busahes on wishbones
slight play in rackends
front tyres wearing inner edge
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front tyres wearing inner edge
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight play in steering rack
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight play in steering rack
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R350 VRX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 R350 VRX, 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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R350 VRX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 March 1998.
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