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109,885 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ignition switch worn
offside handbrake low on performance
offside outer handbrake cable split
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to offside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust system insecure Rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
heat shield on cat converter noisey
rear exhaust box baffles npisey
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
heat shield on cat converter noisey
rear exhaust box baffles npisey
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
both front tyres on the legal limit on edges (tread not cut as deep)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight weep from n/s front shock
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S898 MLU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 S898 MLU, 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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S898 MLU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 September 1998.
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