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OIB 5601

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

87,130 mi
Last recorded87,130 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIB 5601
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2025 87,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front, worn on inner edges. General underside corrosion. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 85,370 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both nearing limit (4.1.4 (b))

all suspension components corroding

Fail 28 Dec 2023 85,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both nearing limit (4.1.4 (b))

all suspension components corroding

Pass 21 Nov 2022 83,172 miles

Undertrays and sill covers fitted.

Pass 24 Nov 2021 80,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2021 80,402 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 78,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

both rear sills/wheel arches starting to corrode

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2020 77,978 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

both rear sills/wheel arches starting to corrode

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2019 76,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2019 76,345 miles

Brake cable insecure Rear hand brake cables (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 73,447 miles

N/S/F TYRE BADLY CRACKED

NUT MISSING FROM EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW AND SLIGHTLY PERISHED

SUSPENSION AND FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

Fail 8 May 2018 73,447 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S/F TYRE BADLY CRACKED

NUT MISSING FROM EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW AND SLIGHTLY PERISHED

SUSPENSION AND FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

Pass 8 May 2017 71,316 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 8 May 2017 71,316 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 69,789 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 9 May 2016 69,787 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2015 68,581 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower suspension arms corroded

both front tyre treads age cracked

Fail 11 May 2015 68,581 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower suspension arms corroded

both front tyre treads age cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2014 66,503 miles

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

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

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 13 May 2013 64,056 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre tread cracked

Pass 12 May 2012 61,485 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 61,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2011 58,941 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limits across tread

centre exhaust bracket heavily corroded

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

slight play in off side front inner rack joint

Pass 12 May 2010 56,266 miles

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

fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 11 May 2009 53,362 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 50,832 miles

Windscreen lightly scratched by wiper

Pass 19 Apr 2007 47,714 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 47,713 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 44,146 miles

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

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

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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OIB 5601 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 OIB 5601, 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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OIB 5601 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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