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Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front 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))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
wear on outer edges of both front tyres
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
wear on outer edges of both front tyres
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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R886 SER is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 R886 SER, 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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What year was R886 SER registered?
R886 SER is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 March 1998.
Is R886 SER safe to buy?
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