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M200 OSH

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,114 mi
Last recorded55,114 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM200 OSH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 55,114 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 55,114 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,843 miles

brake discs surface corrosion

brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

n/s front tyre slightly perished

rear axle bushes starting to split

suspension arms and mountings have surface corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2013 52,843 miles

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

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

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

brake discs surface corrosion

brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

n/s front tyre slightly perished

rear axle bushes starting to split

suspension arms and mountings have surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2012 48,537 miles

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

slight wear in lower ball joints

Pass 15 Jul 2011 44,659 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Nearside front tyre perrished

Nearside rear tyre perrished

Offside front wheel very slightly binding

Offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 13 Jul 2011 44,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Nearside front tyre perrished

Nearside rear tyre perrished

Offside front wheel very slightly binding

Offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 15 Jul 2010 43,480 miles

NSF tyre perished on outside edge

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OSF tyre perished badly on outside edge

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 41,272 miles

OSF tyre perished

Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,626 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 36,225 miles

Offside front,upper seat belt guide broken.(REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 28,620 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 24,967 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 24,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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M200 OSH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M200 OSH, 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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What year was M200 OSH registered?

M200 OSH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is M200 OSH safe to buy?

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