MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,985 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between inner and outer Flexi hoses Rigid pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.0mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between inner and outer flexi hoses Rigid pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.0mm inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle Ferrell (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to Ferrell above axle (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
slight play to o/s/f seat
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front both headlight lens staring to deteriate
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower outer sill corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside handbrake cable outer corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
underside showing some signs of corrosion
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush SUSPENSION ARM REAR PIVOT BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (8.2.3)
Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front strut appears to be weak and is leaking oil
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front strut appears to be weak and is leaking oil
Front bbrake balance has only just met the minimum standard and should be corrected
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front bbrake balance has only just met the minimum standard and should be corrected
Offside rear tyre is worn TO the legal minimum and should be replaced
nearside rear wheel bearing is a little noisey
offside rear tyre has a nail in it
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside rear wheel bearing is a little noisey
offside rear tyre has a nail in it
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear tyres should be fliped to get full use out of the tyres
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres worn at inside edges and close to min wear limit
Front and rear pads and discs worn close to min limit
Warning lamp showing
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Both rear tyres worn at inside edges and close to min wear limit
Front and rear pads and discs worn close to min limit
Warning lamp showing
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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R746 BLH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.
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 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 R746 BLH, 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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R746 BLH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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