MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge but meets mot regs (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge but meets mot regs (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight play o/s inner steering rack knucle
all rear metal brake pipes getting rusty
front and rear brake pads getting low
Exhaust system corroded.
Fuel tank straps corroded.
Near side + off side front lower arm eye bushes perished.
Near side + off side front tyres side walls perished.
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear subframe bushes perished.
Slight play in steering rack.
Windscreen wiper blades worn.
Exhaust system corroded.
Fuel tank straps corroded.
Near side + off side front lower arm eye bushes perished.
Near side + off side front tyres side walls perished.
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear subframe bushes perished.
Slight play in steering rack.
Windscreen wiper blades worn.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn low + corroded.
Oil leak
Rear axle mounting bushes perished.
Tested in wet conditions.
Rear Brake Pads Low
Tested In Wet Conditions
Both Front Suspension Lower Arm Rear Mount Bushes Perishing
Exhaust System Rusted
Rear Brake Discs Pitted
slight play both front lower arms bushes
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s rear tyre tread very near limit
o/s rear tyre tread near legal limit
unable to read speedo reading
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S79 JYX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 S79 JYX, 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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What year was S79 JYX registered?
S79 JYX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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