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S101 YDP

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,899 mi
Last recorded110,899 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 YDP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 110,899 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2014 110,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

smoke test not carry out due to water leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 104,072 miles

exhaust rusty

os rack boot damp

rear discs poor

rear pads low

Fail 10 Aug 2012 104,072 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

os rack boot damp

rear discs poor

rear pads low

Pass 8 Aug 2011 96,167 miles

n/s/r coil spring corroded

rear brake disks corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2011 96,167 miles

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

n/s/r coil spring corroded

rear brake disks corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 88,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 88,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 81,020 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 81,020 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 71,791 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 63,769 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 54,183 miles

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

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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S101 YDP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S101 YDP, 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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S101 YDP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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