MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,535 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Passenger's seat insecure not locked in position (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated some age cracking to both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively requires attention (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside parking brake cable casing damaged
Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose wing mirror, requires attention (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advanced movement / requires attention ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt requires attention (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside parking brake cable casing excessively damaged, requires attention
Rear Coil spring corroded both heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged all four are age cracked, requires attention (5.2.3 (j))
corrosion to steering & suspension components
exhaust corroded
fuel tank straps corroded
Brake pipes are corroded
Brake reaction bushes are soft
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Engine oil leaks
Front brake discs are corroded
Front brake hoses are perished
N/s/f shock has slight oil residue
N/s/r brake is slightly binding
O/s inner rack has slight play
Rear brake discs are corroded
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front tyre wearing low
offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge
slight wear to front and rear brake tests
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 brake discs corroded inside surface
both front brake discs corroded on inner edge
muti v belt perishing
offside inner steering joint worn
slight moisture around gearbox
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S357 FKP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 S357 FKP, 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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S357 FKP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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