MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and back (0.1 (d))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central exhaust box corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges very worn (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
sill covers fitted
tank straps corroded
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Central exhaust box corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges very worn (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
sill covers fitted
tank straps corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension components very rusty
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded All (2.3.2)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded All (2.3.2)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Front tyres worn on inside edges
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front tyres worn on inside edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SBZ 3611 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SBZ 3611, 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 SBZ 3611 registered?
SBZ 3611 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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