MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,589 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle has been sat for sometime (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides suspension arm mountings and upper strut housings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside wiper spindle worn
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sub-frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security generally front and rea underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front evidence of tyre fouling inner wheel arch but not apparent on lock to lock inspection.
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security generally front and rea underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front evidence of tyre fouling inner wheel arch but not apparent on lock to lock inspection.
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underside corrosion at rear
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
underside corrosion at rear
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside wiper linkage fouling body
underside at rear starting to corrode
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under passenger seat area (6.1.2 (a))
Front Outer previous evidence of tyre fouling inner wheel arch
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides going to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under passenger seat area (6.1.2 (a))
Front Outer previous evidence of tyre fouling inner wheel arch
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front wiper fouling bodywork in operation
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front wiper fouling bodywork in operation
both headlamp Len's deteriorated
o/s wiper arm fouling bonnet in operation
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both headlamp Len's deteriorated
o/s wiper arm fouling bonnet in operation
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
both wipers fouling underside of bonnet slightly in operation
minor deterioration of headlamp covers
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s wiper blades (8.2.2)
both wipers fouling underside of bonnet slightly in operation
minor deterioration of headlamp covers
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
drivers wiper linkage has play - wheel box
Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
drivers wiper linkage has play - wheel box
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Engine has slight oil leak
Exhaust system corroding
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear suspension components have surface corrosion
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine has slight oil leak
Exhaust system corroding
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear suspension components have surface corrosion
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres perishing between tread
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S329 AAX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 S329 AAX, 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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S329 AAX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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