MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe (1.1.11 (c))
brake pipes greased
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
brake pipes greased
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
n/s parking brake low effort
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust corroded
n/s/f strut has light misting of oil
exhaust rear box outer skin corroded
unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to coating applied
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
offside wingmirror loose and glass cracked.
rear exhaust silencer corroded.
offside wingmirror loose and glass cracked.
rear exhaust silencer corroded.
Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
n/s/r tyre tread worn down to 1.6mm in the centre section,just passing.o/s/f also worn very low in the centre section
rear exhaust silencer corroding
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R509 JGF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R509 JGF, 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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R509 JGF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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