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M555 AJJ

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,283 mi
Last recorded97,283 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 AJJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 97,283 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 97,233 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 89,976 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 89,976 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 77,005 miles

interior mirror missing

ns door mirror back damaged

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Apr 2008 76,986 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

interior mirror missing

ns door mirror back damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Feb 2006 76,429 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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M555 AJJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M555 AJJ, 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 M555 AJJ registered?

M555 AJJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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