MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,561 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
all 4 coil springs corroded and in poor condition
font anti roll bar corroded
oil leak
lowering springs fitted
slight play both front anti roll bar drop links
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge
offside front tyre perishing in tread
Nail in offside rear tyre
both front tyre's are wearing on the inner edges
slight play in the offside front wheel
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
both front tyre's are wearing on the inner edges
slight play in the offside front wheel
o/s/front brake hose fallen out of support bracket,(re-fitted).
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
o/s/front brake hose fallen out of support bracket,(re-fitted).
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S838 APH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 S838 APH, 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 S838 APH registered?
S838 APH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 November 1998.
Is S838 APH safe to buy?
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