MOT Status
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149,653 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight play in divers seat rail
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
1) tyres 225 45 17 fronts 245 40 17 rears 2) air bag warning light ON req attention
1) tyres 225 45 17 fronts 245 40 17 rears 2)o/s front tyre close to limits and bald on edges 3) rear o/s close to limits
4) front number plate faded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
1) tyres 225 45 17 fronts 245 40 17 rears 2)o/s front tyre close to limits and bald on edges 3) rear o/s close to limits
4) front number plate faded
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
airbag warning lamp on
front registration plate slightly delaminated
nearside front anti-roll bar linkage gaiter deteriorated
offside front anti-roll bar linkage gaiter deteriorated
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
airbag warning lamp on
front registration plate slightly delaminated
nearside front anti-roll bar linkage gaiter deteriorated
offside front anti-roll bar linkage gaiter deteriorated
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
front registration plate slightly delaminated
offside front anti-roll bar linkage gaiter deteriorated
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front registration plate slightly delaminated
offside front anti-roll bar linkage gaiter deteriorated
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside front anti-roll bar linkage gaiter deteriorated
offside front anti-roll bar linkage gaiter deteriorated
nearside front anti-roll bar linkage gaiter deteriorated
offside front anti-roll bar linkage gaiter deteriorated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R393 VJB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 R393 VJB, 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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R393 VJB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 February 1998.
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