MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,832 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted wheel fouling body on full lock o/side (2.1.4 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ABS light has flickered on but passed criteria at time of test
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf (2.4.G.2)
drivers seat has movement in seat base
exhaust system is corroded and blowing slightly
front and rear reg plates are on mot limits
light deteriation on both front brake flexi hoses
light rust on brake pipes in general and have been greased over for protection
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Front wipers only working on second speed
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf and nsf (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system corroded and slight blow
front and rear reg plate numbers very slightly modified
front brake pads 2/3 worn
osf and nsf brake flexi hoses lightly deteriated
rear brake pipes lightly corroded and greased over
slight insecurity on osf seat
both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriated
both front tyres very perished and close to limit
exhaust system corroded
light corrosion on rear brake pipes
osf lower sill corroded
slight movement on drivers seat
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres perished and close to mot limit
front and rear reg plate characters close to failure criteria
front brake pads 3/4 worn
rear exhaust box corroded and slight blow
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres perished and close to mot limit
front brake pads 3/4 worn
rear exhaust box corroded and slight blow
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust corroded and slight blow
front tyres perished and worn
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system corroded
front tyres perished and 2mm
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front tyres perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front tyres perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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S213 MFC is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
Across all 1999 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 75,378 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 S213 MFC, 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 27 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S213 MFC is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 February 1999.
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