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S13 MBM

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,976 mi
Last recorded140,976 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 MBM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 140,976 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 140,976 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 139,719 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 137,568 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 135,077 miles

Both Front steering arms have slight play

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2009 135,057 miles

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

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

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

Both Front steering arms have slight play

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2008 131,884 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 128,881 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 121,680 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 121,680 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 114,637 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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S13 MBM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S13 MBM, 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 S13 MBM registered?

S13 MBM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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