MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,765 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside slight play in inner steering arm joint
general corrosion to all 4 jacking points
spare wheel tray corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap seal deteriorating/cracking
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both drop link bushes heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded across the axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside underbody sills corroded - strong advise (5.3.6 (a) (i))
fuel tank strap heavily corroded
spare wheel carrier corroded - underside
undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
various steering/suspension components corroded front and rear (prescribed areas
whole exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in wheel arch area - replace soon (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in wheel arch area - replace soon (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - from flexi hose front to rear (change soon (1.1.11 (c))
both rear drop link bushes perished
exhaust system heavily corroded
general corrosion to various suspension items - front & rear
n/s/r and o/s/r underbody sills corroded
slight play in both front drop links
undertrays and sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose near brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing for roughness (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose - near brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust system heavily corroded
both rear drop link bushes perished
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - from flexi hose front to rear (change soon (1.1.11 (c))
general corrosion to various suspension items - front & rear
n/s/r and o/s/r underbody sills corroded
slight play in both front drop links
undertrays and sill covers fitted
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
rear inner sills has slight corrosion
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front linkage bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
rear inner sills has slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
both front tyres deteriorating
nearside rear tyre deteriorating
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear discs corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
very slight play o/s/f lower ball/joint
very slight play o/s/f lower ball/joint
Rear tyres are beging to perrish.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front plate cracked
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front plate cracked
N/S/F door doesnt work with cental locking
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
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V388 OVX is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 V388 OVX, 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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V388 OVX is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 September 1999.
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