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KGZ 3453

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,912 mi
Last recorded152,912 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGZ 3453
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 152,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 152,909 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 152,113 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 152,012 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 152,004 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front fog light lens damaged

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 151,996 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 150,185 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 142,710 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)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 142,710 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 22 May 2014 141,304 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 136,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 136,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 130,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 130,028 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 122,634 miles

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 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)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 106,985 miles

slight movement in lower steering u j

Fail 26 Jan 2010 106,985 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight movement in lower steering u j

Pass 26 Jan 2009 93,633 miles

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

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

offside window not working

water leak ?

Fail 26 Jan 2009 93,633 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

offside window not working

water leak ?

Pass 17 Jan 2008 82,320 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 82,320 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 71,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

movement in offside rack knuckle

Pass 25 Nov 2005 59,701 miles

ADVISE.....front brakes meet test standard,HOWEVER...they still register a 23% imbalance,futher inspection may be required

Fail 24 Nov 2005 59,690 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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KGZ 3453 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KGZ 3453, 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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KGZ 3453 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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