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S110 EDL

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,851 mi
Last recorded26,851 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS110 EDL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 26,851 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 26,828 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 26,797 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 26,468 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 26,018 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 25,788 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 25,115 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 25,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 25,023 miles

front tyres perished/cracked and worn low on inner edges

Fail 7 Aug 2015 25,023 miles

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

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

front tyres perished/cracked and worn low on inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2014 24,979 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 24,889 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 24,386 miles

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

O/S/F brake very slightly binding

Pass 9 Aug 2011 23,198 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 21,035 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 17,524 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,596 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 12,019 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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S110 EDL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S110 EDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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S110 EDL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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