MOT Status
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Front brakes corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear brakes corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brakes corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear brakes corroded
Offside Rear sill corroded
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hoses near pump (2.1.5 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch stuck (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended does not retract (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear sill corroded
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hoses near pump (2.1.5 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty sticky (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight weep PAS hose from tank to pump (2.1.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch requires holding on to operate (4.5.3 (a))
Windscreen washer not working no noise from pump (3.5 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty sticky (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight weep PAS hose from tank to pump (2.1.5 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust rusty but not leaking at this time
hand brake screeches in operation
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
exhaust rusty but not leaking at this time
hand brake screeches in operation
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
hazard button sticky
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
hazard button sticky
Front brake discs wearing and getting corroded
Front slight play in steering rack
Front wiper blade rubbers perishing
Rear Outer exhaust wrap getting thin and corroding
Rear brake discs wearing and getting corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap seal perishing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
General under body surface corrosion
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive Passed after fuel treatment and second pre-condition CAT very slow to light (7.3.D.3)
General under body surface corrosion
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
drivers seat belt sloe to retract
slight exhaust baffles rattle
both front wishbone rear bush's starting to perish
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front wishbone rear bush's starting to perish
slight knock and play in steering
both rear tyres worn just within mot limits
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
slight knock and play in steering
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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S531 MTF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S531 MTF, 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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S531 MTF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 October 1998.
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