MOT Status
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134,254 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting rubber split.
Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer sill cover corroded
Offside Front Outer sill cover corroded
Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system behind inner wheel arch cover (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer sill cover corroded
Offside Front Outer sill cover corroded
Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central non obligatory stop light up to 50% not working.
Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in between both brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in between both brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in between both brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in between both brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion to brake pipes
ns rear tyre worn / nail os rear tyre
os front shocker damp
slight movement front ball joints
exhaust and brake pipes corroded
wipers poor
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust & brake pipes corroded
wipers poor
both offside tyres on legal limit
brake pipes greased and rusty
n/s/r park brake slightly lower than o/s/r
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R498 NFP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 R498 NFP, 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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R498 NFP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 January 1998.
Is R498 NFP safe to buy?
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