MOT Status
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85,294 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
undertrays obscuring some items
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
offside and nearside steel outer sill covers have been repaired and not a structual item
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at 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))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
offside and nearside steel outer sill covers have been repaired and not a structual item
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes covered in undersealer (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear lower arms badly corroded but not weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
offside and nearside steel outer sill covers corroded not a structual item
Brake hose slightly deteriorated two front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened two rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust weak/rusty
head lamp aim , only just passable
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated two front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened two rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust weak/rusty
head lamp aim , only just passable
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracks at top (0.1 (b))
exhaust system shows corrosion
underside of vehicle shows components have corrosion
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust system shows corrosion
underside of vehicle shows components have corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre and rear exhaust shows deteration
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in small patches (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre and rear exhaust shows deteration
Front exhaust bracket broken but adequately supported
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded show advanced corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded show advanced corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
Front exhaust bracket broken but adequately supported
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded show advanced corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded show advanced corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits (3.5.1g)
Front tyres are wearing on inner edge.
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front tyres are wearing on inner edge.
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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S12 DUO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 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 S12 DUO, 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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S12 DUO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 August 1998.
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