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S10 MAK

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,756 mi
Last recorded65,756 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 MAK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 65,756 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside outer sill cover corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 65,224 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 65,222 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 65,043 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 64,361 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 64,015 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 63,583 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 62,276 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 62,276 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pad warning lamp indicating fault

Pass 23 Aug 2012 61,266 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 61,266 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 60,255 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 57,948 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 57,948 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 56,571 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 54,575 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 54,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 52,189 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 52,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 51,481 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 51,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

-ALL TYRES DETERIORATING,BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING OUTER EDGES,BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING OUTER EDGES & CLOSE TO LIMIT,N/S HAND BRAKE CABLE OUTER CORE SPLIT,REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS SPLITTING,-

-NOISE FROM AUX BELT AREA WHEN CARRYING OUT FAST IDLE EMMISIONS TEST-

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2006 46,274 miles

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

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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S10 MAK is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S10 MAK, 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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S10 MAK is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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