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A heavily undersealed in the underbody and all suspension components
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
underseal to front and rear obscuring testers view
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
underbody covered in underseal
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s + n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
headlamps pattern weak
rear brake pipes rusty
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
fuel tank straps corroded
rear discs rusty and offside pads wearing low
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake discs rusty
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear tyre has nail in the tread
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust system/hangers corroded
fuel tank straps corroded
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear tyre has nail in the tread
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust system/hangers corroded
fuel tank straps corroded
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
offside rear side light dim but working
oil leaks
rear exhaust box slighty delaminated
exhaust rusty
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust and mounting brackets starting to corrode
O/S wiper blade small split at tips, meets MOT requirements
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight play in steering rack
unable to test brake pipes where routed above covers
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
slight play in steering rack
unable to test brake pipes where routed above covers
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed above plastic covers.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed above plastic covers.
O/S steering rack inner rack end has lsight free play
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Oil leak
unable to test brake pipes where routed above covers
Oil leak
unable to test brake pipes where routed above covers
Both front tyres have slight perish marks
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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R513 GAN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 R513 GAN, 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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R513 GAN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 January 1998.
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