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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + offside rear (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short (3.6.B.2c)
beamset patterns becoming poor.
slight play in steering rack input shaft.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle + offside front (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + offside rear (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short (3.6.B.2c)
beamset patterns becoming poor.
slight play in steering rack input shaft.
Hazard switch sticking Brake discs pitted Slight play in steering u.j Front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion
Centre brake light partially illuminated
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And offside (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded And offside (2.4.C.1b)
Slight play in offside inner steering rack arm
abs & air bag light reset not road tested
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise tracking check
nearside front suspention shock damp with fluid
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise tracking check
nearside front suspention shock damp with fluid
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight corrosion to coil springs and brake discs from vehicle not being used
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all four brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all four brake discs corroded
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V685 FFG is a 1999 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 V685 FFG, 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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V685 FFG is a 1999 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 September 1999.
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