MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
(suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules+brake discs+front exhaust bracket corroding,
suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,offside front tyre perishing
suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,tyres perishing
Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,tyres perishing
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
offside front tyre perishing,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges,both headlamps poor condition,suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding
both headlamps poor condition
offside rear tyre getting low on tread,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges
suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
offside rear tyre getting low on tread,exhaust corroded
nearside rear tyre wearing on edges
One illumination in high vis stop light out.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front brake pads low
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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S704 JLY is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 S704 JLY, 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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S704 JLY is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 October 1998.
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