MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material maximum limit of acceptable corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material maximum limit of acceptable corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front windscreen wiper blades have slight smearing in use
Nearside Rear 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust rear section is not supported by the centre hanger/not mounted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front windscreen wiper blades have slight smearing in use
Nearside Rear 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust rear section is not supported by the centre hanger/not mounted
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (3.6.B.4d)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ns and os (2.7.3)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front ns and os shock absorber feels weak
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ns and os (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ns and os to and from brake flexi s (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (3.6.B.4d)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ns and os (2.7.3)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front ns and os shock absorber feels weak
Offside Rear tyre perishing distorted and close to limit
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ns and os (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ns and os to and from brake flexi s (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ns and os (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os, also perished and cut/ going out of shape (4.1.E.1)
ns and os inner steering rack joint play
osf tyre slightly perished
under tray covers fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ns and os (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os, also perished and cut/ going out of shape (4.1.E.1)
ns and os inner steering rack joint play
osf tyre slightly perished
under tray covers fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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R883 UKW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 R883 UKW, 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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R883 UKW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 January 1998.
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