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F250 GTS

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

69,869 mi
Last recorded69,869 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF250 GTS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 69,869 miles

Front both front wishbones corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 69,869 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front wishbones corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 67,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front both wish bones corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 66,337 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os: corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os: rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust hanger partly deteriorated. System adequately supported at time of inspection

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear sections: corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os: corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank strap corroded but secure at time of inspection

all brake back plates corroded and deteriorated but secure at time of inspection

corrosion to underbody components and some panels

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

vehicle presenter commented that the central additional stop lamp is not connected

Fail 30 Oct 2018 66,337 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os: corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os: rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust hanger partly deteriorated. System adequately supported at time of inspection

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear sections: corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os: corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank strap corroded but secure at time of inspection

all brake back plates corroded and deteriorated but secure at time of inspection

corrosion to underbody components and some panels

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

vehicle presenter commented that the central additional stop lamp is not connected

Pass 27 Nov 2017 65,840 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os: rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake grabbing slightly

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both ns and os: front to rear sections and os + ns rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all ns and os (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

fuel tank strap corroded but secure at time of inspection

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

vehicle presenter commented that the additional stop has been disconnected.

Fail 27 Nov 2017 65,840 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os: rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake grabbing slightly

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both ns and os: front to rear sections and os + ns rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all ns and os (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

fuel tank strap corroded but secure at time of inspection

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 7 Oct 2017 65,741 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front lower arm Suspension arm rear rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front lower arm Suspension arm rear rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion several areas corroded e.g sills/floor (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 64,969 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Additional stop lamps fitted but is not connected

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + appear discoloured (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear handbrake outer cable splitting. Function not impaired at time of inspection

Rear coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs are slightly pitted

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

front wipers slightly smearing

sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH NS AND OS (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately floor pan / chassis leg / floor to sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / chassis leg / floor to sill area (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to some under body components / panels but not seriously weakened

undercarriage trays / heat shields /engine covers / component covers limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Fail 10 Oct 2015 64,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH NS AND OS (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately floor pan / chassis leg / floor to sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / chassis leg / floor to sill area (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to some under body components / panels but not seriously weakened

undercarriage trays / heat shields /engine covers / component covers limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 24 Oct 2014 62,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to underbody components / panels

front exhaust clamp / support corroded

fuel tank strap corrosing

Pass 30 Sep 2013 59,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 57,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system is corroded

front and rear axels are corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 57,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

both front tyres are perished and cracked

exhaust system is corroded

front and rear axels are corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 57,272 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs are corroded

rear centre brake light inoperative

Pass 18 Oct 2010 55,810 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear brake disc is corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2009 54,053 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

drivers mirror is damaged

front number plate is starting to de-laminate

nearside rear brake disc is corroded

traction control light is permanently on

Fail 5 Oct 2009 54,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

drivers mirror is damaged

nearside rear brake disc is corroded

traction control light is permanently on

Pass 13 Oct 2008 51,758 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 48,778 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 48,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 46,986 miles

movement in bottom ball joints

surface corrision on brake discs

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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F250 GTS is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 F250 GTS, 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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F250 GTS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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