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130,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear outer cable split (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and perished (5.2.3 (e))
slight mist g/box area
various underbody and component corrosion
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both front (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated canvas exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill coverings holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split at nearside and offside rear (1.1.15 (a))
general underbody and suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all 4 tyres slight perished and cracking in treads
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
power steering pump drive belt cracked
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
power steering pump drive belt cracked
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R721 FNG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 R721 FNG, 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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R721 FNG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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