MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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air bag light on
both headlamp aims on highest settings
brake pad warning on
centre exhaust blowing slightly
corroded brake pipes on rear trailing arms
distortion to front inner wheel rims
front shock absorbers weak
front tyres badly worn on inner edges
n/s/f shock absorber sheild adrift
n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm
rear subframe bushes split
side repeaters show white light
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
air bag light on
both headlamp aims on highest settings
brake pad warning on
centre exhaust blowing slightly
corroded brake pipes on rear trailing arms
distortion to front inner wheel rims
front shock absorbers weak
front tyres badly worn on inner edges
n/s/f shock absorber sheild adrift
n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm
rear subframe bushes split
side repeaters show white light
corroded brake pipes at rear
front side lights dim
movement in front lower suspension arm bushes
side repeaters show white light
windscreen washers weak
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
corroded brake pipes at rear
front side lights dim
movement in front lower suspension arm bushes
rear tyres worn on inner edges
side repeaters show white light
windscreen washers weak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S38 EFA is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 S38 EFA, 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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What year was S38 EFA registered?
S38 EFA is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is S38 EFA safe to buy?
The MOT history for S38 EFA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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