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K800 SEC

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

83,918 mi
Last recorded83,918 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK800 SEC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 83,918 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 78,055 miles

Nearside Front shocker leaking slightly

Offside rack slight play

Rear sills corroding

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2020 77,376 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 76,786 miles

nearside sill corrosion

slight play in rack

Pass 10 May 2018 76,420 miles

both wipers

nearside front shocker slight leak

oil leak engine bay

Pass 16 May 2017 76,087 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 75,839 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 75,405 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 74,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear section starting to corrode

Fail 14 May 2014 74,957 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear section starting to corrode

Pass 22 May 2013 74,487 miles

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)

oil leaks

Pass 9 May 2012 73,196 miles

back box outer skin corroding

rear brake pipes showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 16 May 2011 71,871 miles

Oil leak

outer skin started to corrode on rear exhaust box

Pass 25 May 2010 70,286 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 68,073 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 64,557 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 60,346 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 60,346 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 52,585 miles

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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K800 SEC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K800 SEC, 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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K800 SEC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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