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S121 FKN

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,806 mi
Last recorded50,806 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 FKN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 May 2017 50,806 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 44,015 miles

advise wear to rear off side tyre

Pass 29 May 2015 39,824 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 12 May 2014 36,584 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 34,182 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 33,144 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 33,111 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,045 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 27,763 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 23,349 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 20,580 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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S121 FKN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S121 FKN, 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 S121 FKN registered?

S121 FKN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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