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KFV 122S

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,167 mi
Last recorded91,167 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFV 122S
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 91,167 miles

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

NEARSIDE RACK END HAS PLAY

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 89,087 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 89,087 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 84,011 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 84,011 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 81,607 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 78,683 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 66,291 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 72,357 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 69,941 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 65,516 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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KFV 122S is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KFV 122S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KFV 122S registered?

KFV 122S is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is KFV 122S safe to buy?

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