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72,376 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
both rear brake discs starting to rust
both rear suspension coil springs, steering track rod ends and fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust
front metal brake pipes starting to rust
handbrake performance slightly low
hazard warning switch slight damage
nearside front head lamp beam pattern slightly weak
nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp
offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn to 2mm, inner edge worn low
power steering hose slightly damp/ slight oil leak
rear reverse lamps not working
slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
both rear brake discs starting to rust
both rear suspension coil springs, steering track rod ends and fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust
front metal brake pipes starting to rust
handbrake performance slightly low
hazard warning switch slight damage
nearside front head lamp beam pattern slightly weak
nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp
offside rear brake slight binding
offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn to 2mm, inner edge worn low
power steering hose slightly damp/ slight oil leak
rear reverse lamps not working
slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack
offside front suspension lower ball joint slight movement
offside rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to split
power steering pipe/ hose slightly damp
rear metal brake pipes and rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
both front brakes slight binding
both rear brake discs starting to rust
both rear suspension coil springs and fuel tank mounting straps starting to rust
front metal brake pipes starting to rust
handbrake performance slightly low
nearside front head lamp beam pattern slightly weak
nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp
offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge worn low
power steering hose slightly damp
rear reverse lamps not working
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
both rear brake discs starting to rust
both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust
nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak
offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge worn low
power steering hose slightly damp
rear reverse lamps not working
slight play in steering rack
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inside shoulder of the tread
Offside Rear Tyre wearing low on the shoulders of the tread
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre wearing low on the shoulders of the tread
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
a bag light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
a bag light on
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S19 GEM is a 2012 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2012 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.7% with a typical mileage of 8,212 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 S19 GEM, 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 14 years old, this BMW Z3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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S19 GEM is a 2012 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 2012.
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