MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,202 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion to rear sills and suspension components
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
has slight corrosion under body, arches and sills
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
has slight corrosion under body, arches and sills
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate missing both (0.1 (a))
Service brake excessively binding all (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
N/S mirror insecure
N/S wiper not clearing screen
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R993 TRW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 R993 TRW, 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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R993 TRW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 March 1998.
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