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S104 CUY

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,751 mi
Last recorded117,751 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS104 CUY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 117,751 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 116,900 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 116,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 108,379 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 97,552 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 89,979 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 82,748 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 76,250 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 69,625 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 63,147 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 56,012 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 56,012 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 46,110 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 45,970 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2006 34,512 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 32,460 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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S104 CUY is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S104 CUY, 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 S104 CUY registered?

S104 CUY is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S104 CUY safe to buy?

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