MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipe/cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front front suspension components corroded
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear fuel pipes corroded at rear of vehicle
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipe/cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front front suspension components corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear fuel pipes corroded at rear of vehicle
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
rear tyres worn edges
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
rear tyres worn edges
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested engine overheating (7.3.A.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear suspension arm corroded
clutch slipping
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front no plate slightly deteriated
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S761 LOY is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S761 LOY, 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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S761 LOY is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 August 1998.
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