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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leaks from the gearbox
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Clutch pedal: anti-slip provision missing
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/f and o/s/r tyre valve age cracked
some corrosion on both under seal
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/f and o/s/r tyre valve age cracked
some corrosion on both under seal
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/s/f seat slightly insecure
Parking brake cable in poor condition
Rear brake pipes corroded
Some corrosion on n/s/r outer sill
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Surface corrosion on brake discs
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake pipes corroded
Some corrosion on n/s/r outer sill
Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
O/s/f seat slightly insecure
Parking brake cable in poor condition
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Surface corrosion on brake discs
Centre exhaust mount missing but system supported
Front discs corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Centre exhaust mount missing but system supported
Front discs corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front number plate damaged.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front number plate damaged.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear window blacked out
Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
advise osf brake slight bind.
advise rear discs coroding.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs corroding
Nearside rear anti roll bar, At top link is secure but not fully located.
Rear brake discs show rusting at edges and faces,
Both front tyrtes are wearing at edges.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear anti roll bar is not fully located at top of link.
Oil loss at engine area.
Rear brake discs faces are rusty at edges.
Rear brake pads appear low on friction material.
Both front tyrtes are wearing at edges.
Nearside rear anti roll bar is not fully located at top of link.
Oil loss at engine area.
Rear brake discs faces are rusty at edges.
Rear brake pads appear low on friction material.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S59 MGN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S59 MGN, 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 MGN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 September 1998.
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