MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,413 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes, both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake discs slightly corroded
general suspension surface corrosion
rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes, both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake discs slightly corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
general suspension surface corrosion
rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
underneath of vehicle rusty
Brake hose ferrules rusting
Exhaust very rusty in places.
Petrol tank straps rusty.
Ubderside generally corroding, vehicle appears to have been stood unused for some time.
slight play in rear wheel bearings,petrol tank straps rusting
exhaust rusty in places, rear brake pipes beginning to corrode.
exhaust very rustyin places, headlamp aims just within set limits, wiperclearance just adequate
nsr tyre tread well worn, exhaust very rusty in places, headlamp aims just within set limits.
rear tyre treads well worn, headlamp aims just within set limits.
Headlamps just within set limits for aim, rear tyres well worn and perished and nsr tyre very well worn on inner edge, wiper clearance just adequate, exhaust very rusty in places, slight oil contamination on steering rack, appears to be from engine.
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S949 VPV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 S949 VPV, 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 S949 VPV registered?
S949 VPV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 September 1998.
Is S949 VPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for S949 VPV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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