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S116 BGT

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,873 mi
Last recorded91,873 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS116 BGT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 91,873 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 91,873 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 89,526 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 82,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 75,632 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 75,622 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 67,854 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 67,756 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 61,624 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 57,567 miles

airbag warning lamp illuminated

rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 5 Apr 2006 54,833 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 54,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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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S116 BGT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S116 BGT, 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 S116 BGT registered?

S116 BGT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S116 BGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S116 BGT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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