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S127 GAN

1998 BMW Z3

White Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,811 mi
Last recorded149,811 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS127 GAN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 149,811 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 136,376 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 136,376 miles

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

brake pipes started to corrode

corosion on underflor front to rear

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 121,290 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 121,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 121,255 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 118,052 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 108,880 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 98,849 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 92,964 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 92,964 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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S127 GAN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in White with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S127 GAN, 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 S127 GAN registered?

S127 GAN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S127 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S127 GAN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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