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FRONT & REAR SUBFRAMES CORRODED
FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED
SLIGHT LEAK N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER
SURFACE CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
O/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
SLIGHT LEAK N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER
Nearside Front wishbone inner ball joint has slight play
both front tyres wearing on edges, o/s/r tyre close to wear indicators
both front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriate
heavy corrosion on both rear suspension arms
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front wishbone inner ball joint has slight play
both front tyres wearing on edges, o/s/r tyre close to wear indicators
both front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriate
heavy corrosion on both rear suspension arms
both rear wishbones corroded
fluctuation o/s/r brake
n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both rear wishbones corroded
fluctuation o/s/r brake
n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded
n/s/r tyre smooth on inner edge
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join after catalyst (7.1.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
engine oil leak
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join after catalyst (7.1.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
engine oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
both front lower ball joints have slight play
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front and rear brake discs corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
air bag mil
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc`s swept area considerably reduced by corrosion.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear brake disc`s swept area considerably reduced by corrosion.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
advise o/s/r handbrake outer casing starting to crack
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
Airbag warning light on
Off side front disc corroded.
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear discs corroded
Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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T131 XAX is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
Across all 1999 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 75,378 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 T131 XAX, 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 27 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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T131 XAX is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 1999.
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