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S133 AMD

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,710 mi
Last recorded124,710 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS133 AMD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 124,710 miles

Front brake pads getting low

small chip in windscreen

Fail 5 Jul 2021 124,710 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake pads getting low

small chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2020 119,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 115,968 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 112,820 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 110,091 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 May 2017 110,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 107,030 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2015 104,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside & nearside rear tyres cracking on outer tread

Pass 9 Jan 2014 102,084 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 99,577 miles

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 16 Nov 2011 97,526 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 95,361 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 91,454 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 91,454 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2009 90,774 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 89,491 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 88,242 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 85,202 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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S133 AMD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S133 AMD, 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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S133 AMD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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