MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,982 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills both sides at jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Under trays fitted
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Outer Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded at front jacking points both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Under tray fitted
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Outer Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded at front jacking points both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing (1.1.15 (a))
Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Under tray fitted
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated Just above U/J on steering rack (2.2.2 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated Just above U/J on steering rack (2.2.2 (c))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Outer Both sills corroded
Undertray fitted
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Undertray fitted
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Outer Both sills corroded
Front Brake hose slightly damaged both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rubber bonded ball joint splitting away (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear mounts (2.4.G.2)
nearside front and nearside rear tyres deteriorated
front brake pipes corroded
nsf shock absorber damp
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S RACK ARM SLIGHT PLAY
damage front plate
exh in poor condition
front tyres low
o/s/f spot light broken
o/s/r tyre low
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
damage front plate
exh in poor condition
front tyres low
o/s/f spot light broken
o/s/r tyre low
corrosion rear steel brake pipes
exhaust corroded
n/s/r coil spring corroded
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion rear steel brake pipes
exhaust corroded
n/s/r coil spring corroded
exhaust corroded
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear 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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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S124 XBT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S124 XBT, 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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S124 XBT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 December 1998.
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