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S125 ADS

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

73,567 mi
Last recorded73,567 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS125 ADS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 73,567 miles

All brake discs corroded

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Front Both tyres perished

Front Offside and nearside sills corroded

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2016 73,557 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.47 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive .80 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 547 (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/s And N/s Front To Rear Brake Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/s And N/s Front Tyres Perished

O/s And N/s Outer Sills Corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Suspension Bushes Perished

Pass 11 Feb 2015 70,831 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes covered in grease

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 6 Feb 2015 70,803 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 26 Oct 2013 67,676 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipe to nearside rear flexi slightly corroded

offside brakepipe to flexi slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

slight blow at centre exhaust

various suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 64,265 miles

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

gearbox rear oil seal slightly leaking

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

various front suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2012 64,250 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

gearbox rear oil seal slightly leaking

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

various front suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2011 61,080 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2011 61,065 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2010 55,698 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 55,695 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,435 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust rear silencer poor condition

fuel lines corroded

n/s/f rear wishbone bush has slight play

o/s/f rear wishbone bush has slight play

Fail 29 Oct 2009 48,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust rear silencer poor condition

fuel lines corroded

n/s/f rear wishbone bush has slight play

o/s/f rear wishbone bush has slight play

Fail 8 Sep 2009 48,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Spare wheel missing

Pass 8 Sep 2008 41,489 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 39,564 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 36,575 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 36,575 miles

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

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 31,142 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 31,142 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO JUST ABOVE WEARBANDS

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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S125 ADS is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S125 ADS, 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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S125 ADS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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