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Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills- both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills- both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front discs heavily worn
movement in both lower ball joints
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
front discs heavily worn
movement in both lower ball joints
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S98 MGM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 S98 MGM, 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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S98 MGM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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