MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all tyres starting to deteriate
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear coils springs corroded
front exhaust bracket bent
slight play both front suspension arm ball joints
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both rear coils springs corroded
front exhaust bracket bent
o/s/r brake pads wires too long or incorrecty fitted
slight play both front suspension arm ball joints
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear centre tread pattern on 2mm 255/35/18wr
Offside Front Inner brake pads looks low and wear on discs
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear centre tread pattern on 3mm 255/35/18wr
fuel cap seal cracking
both front tyres wearing inside and outside edges 225/40/18yr
both rear coils springs corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
both front tyres wearing inside and outside edges 225/40/18yr
both rear coils springs corroded
slight play n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm bushes and ball joints
Front tyres worn on inner edge
HID headlamp washers not working intermittantly. This will be an MOT failure item from April/May 2012
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
HID headlamp washers not working intermittantly. This will be an MOT failure item from April/May 2012
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW Z4?
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S3 XET is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 2008 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 55,168 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 Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S3 XET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this BMW Z4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was S3 XET registered?
S3 XET is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 18 December 2008.
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