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Both bolt on sill covers corroded and holed
Vehicle heavily undersealed in places
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating brake discs rusty (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely brake discs rusty (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint inner (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
power steering fluid leak
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
power steering fluid leak
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front oil leaks
Front wipers slight judder
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded between two flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between two flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front oil leaks
Front wipers slight judder
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
o/s/f to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
oil leak
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
o/s/f to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded
oil leak
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear of exhaust system hanging incorrectly
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/r top shocker mount starting to split
Both the front side-lights are slightly dim.
Both the rear tyres have slight cuts in them.
Play on offside steering rack right on the limit - advise investigation
Rear bushes on front control arms have slight play
Slight difference on the rate of increase in the rear brakes.
Play is near the limit in the O/S/F wheel.
Rubber bush on both the front anti-roll bar links is starting to split.
Slight wear in both the rear anti-roll bar links.
The N/S/R tyre is near the limit and the O/S/R is getting low aswell.
Play in O/S/F wheel right on limit. †Nail in O/S/R tyre.
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SMW 796 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 SMW 796, 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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SMW 796 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 August 1998.
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