MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,772 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
both fronts tyre perished
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
both fronts tyre perished
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear brake pipes corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
engine gearbox oil leaks
surface rust under rear of vehicle
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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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S71 APC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 S71 APC, 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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S71 APC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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