MOT Status
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69,976 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension components light corrosion
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Middle Of Tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Underside Vehicle Components Corrosion
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm In Middle Of Tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside slight movement in rack
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Play in Offside of steering rack.
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight play in Nearside of steering rack
slight play in offside tie rod end.
nearside handbrake cable casing showing signes of cracking
slight play in both rear wheels
slight rack end play
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front and rear brake pipes starting to surface corrode
nearside handbrake cable casing showing signes of cracking
offside rear and nearside rear top mounts pulling away from rubber
slight play in both rear wheels
slight rack end play
Advise slight play in o/s/f steering rack knuckle joint.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak around engine.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ns/f headlamp slightly lose
o/s/r tyre is low on tread depth
slight free play in o/s/f rack joint
Aim of both headlamps too low - rectified at time of test
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear number plate begining to delaminate
Vehicle undertray panel insecure (impact damage)
n/s/r and both side repeater lamp bulbs begining to flash white
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S241 LBW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 S241 LBW, 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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S241 LBW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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