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All brake discs corroded
All tyres slightly perished
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Underside of vehicle & cover sills corroded in places
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both headlights cloudy
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill cover has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear sill cover slightly corroded
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
All brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION (6.1.2 (a))
FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION RUSTY
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.4 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid VERY WEAK AND N/S NOT WORKING (3.5 (a))
Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION (6.1.2 (a))
FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION RUSTY
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.4 (b))
Steering box leaking oil LEAKING ON STEERING RACK AND PUMP (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front sidelight lenses are damaged.
Front strut top mountings are starting to deteriorate.
High level brake light is not working.
Metal brake pipe on n/s rear suspension arm is corroding.
Middle exhaust silencer is starting to leak.
N/s rear anti roll bar link is making contact with coil spring.
O/s lower front outer ball joint gaiter is perishing.
Rear brake discs are corroding.
There is a small amount of oil on the casing of the n/s front shock absorber.
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front sidelight lenses are damaged.
Front strut top mountings are starting to deteriorate.
High level brake light is not working.
Metal brake pipe on n/s rear suspension arm is corroding.
Middle exhaust silencer is starting to leak.
N/s rear anti roll bar link is making contact with coil spring.
O/s lower front outer ball joint gaiter is perishing.
Rear brake discs are corroding.
There is a small amount of oil on the casing of the n/s front shock absorber.
Front suspension lower outer ball joint gaiter is deteriorating.
Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear wheel is corroding.
N/s handbrake effort is not as good as o/s.
There is some oil on the casing of the n/s front shock absorber.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front suspension lower outer ball joint gaiter is deteriorating.
Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear wheel is corroding.
N/s handbrake effort is not as good as o/s.
There is some oil on the casing of the n/s front shock absorber.
Brake hoses are perishing.
Covers & trays preventing access to some components.
Front anti roll bar link bushes at deteriorating.
Headlamp lenses are discolouring.
Rear brake discs are corroded and worn.
Rear brake pads look low.
Slight fluctuation on rear brake efforts.
Some play in n/s front ball joint.
There is some oil on the casing of the n/s front shock absorber.
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Brake hoses are perishing.
Covers & trays preventing access to some components.
Front anti roll bar link bushes at deteriorating.
Headlamp lenses are discolouring.
Rear brake discs are corroded and worn.
Rear brake pads look low.
Slight fluctuation on rear brake efforts.
Some play in n/s front ball joint.
There is some oil on the casing of the n/s front shock absorber.
Front anti roll bar link bushes are starting to deteriorate.
Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear wheel is corroding.
O/s handbrake cable is corroding.
Rear brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.
Rear brake pads look low.
Slight play in n/s front outer ball joint.
There is a small amount of oil on the casing of the n/s front shock absorber.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front anti roll bar link bushes are starting to deteriorate.
Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear wheel is corroding.
O/s handbrake cable is corroding.
Rear brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.
Rear brake pads look low.
Slight play in n/s front outer ball joint.
There is a small amount of oil on the casing of the n/s front shock absorber.
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
centre exhaust starting to corrode
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid unable to check wippers (8.2.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
centre exhaust starting to corrode
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front and rear brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion
Front anti roll bar inner bushes are showing signs of wear.
O/s front brake works a bit slower than n/s.
Rear of o/s sill panel is corroding.
Slight play in both front lower ball joints.
Some play in rear bushes on front suspension arms.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front and rear brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion
Front anti roll bar inner bushes are showing signs of wear.
O/s front brake works a bit slower than n/s.
Rear of o/s sill panel is corroding.
Slight play in both front lower ball joints.
Some play in rear bushes on front suspension arms.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight damage to o/s/f outer wheel rim
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight damage to o/s/f outer wheel rim
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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S68 KVJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 S68 KVJ, 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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S68 KVJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 August 1998.
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