MOT Status
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71,625 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Gearbox mounting defective rear differential rubber bush warn ()
General corrosion to chassis and suspension components front and rear
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer 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))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Gearbox mounting defective rear differential rubber bush warn ()
General corrosion to chassis and suspension components front and rear
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play only just met requirements for mot replacement/repair recommended ASAP (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt only just met requirements for mot replacement/repair recommended ASAP (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Both headlamps deteriorated
Exhaust corroded in part and rear silencer outer skin compromised
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Wing mirror missing
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Strong Advise: Play/wear in steering rack internals/spindle
Play/wear in driver seat runners
Spare wheel carrier corroded
Steering,suspension and brake components showing age,wear and heavy surface corrosion
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Obligatory mirror missing Interior (3.3 (a))
Auxiliary belt cracking/perishing
Both headlamps deteriorated
Exhaust corroded in part and rear silencer outer skin compromised
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Slight brake bind
Offside Strong Advise: Play/wear in steering rack internals/spindle
Play/wear in driver seat runners
Spare wheel carrier corroded
Steering,suspension and brake components showing age,wear and heavy surface corrosion
Auxiliary belt cracking heavily
Exhaust corroded and rear silencer outer skin compromised
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamps aged
Nearside Mirror assembly damaged/adrift
Slight play in front lower swivels
Slight play in rack/internals
Spare wheel carrier corroded
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and heavy surface corrosion
inner wheel rims slightly distorted
Auxiliary belt cracking heavily
Exhaust corroded in parts and rear silencer outer skin compromised
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamps aged
Slight distortion to inner wheel rims
Slight play in front lower arm lower swivels
Slight play in rack internals
Spare wheel carrier corroded
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Spare wheel carrier corroded
Auxiliary belt cracking heavily
Exhaust corroded in parts and rear silencer outer skin compromised
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Headlamps aged
Slight distortion to inner wheel rims
Slight play in front lower arm lower swivels
Slight play in rack internals
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Auxiliary belt cracking
Nearside Strong Advise: Mirror housing damaged/adrift and requires attention/replacement
Rear silencer corroded and outer skin compromised
Slight distortion to inner wheel rims
Slight play in rack internals
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and corrosion
Rear Silencer corroded and outer skin compromised
Slight distortion to inner wheel rims
Slight play in rack internals
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Auxillary belt requires attention
Play in steering rack inner joints
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
All tryes showing age,perishment and cracking
All tyre pressures low
Auxillary belt requires attention
Brake flexis showing age
Exhaust blow at center joint
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Wiper smearing screen
high level additional stop lamp innoperative
rear pads low
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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S59 MBY is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S59 MBY, 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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S59 MBY is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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