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S142 AKP

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,355 mi
Last recorded115,355 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 AKP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 115,355 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 112,577 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cables rusty (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 107,979 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front and rear cable tied (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 103,866 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 99,897 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 99,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 99,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 99,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 96,129 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 87,537 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 81,617 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 75,260 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 66,881 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 59,283 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 59,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 55,804 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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S142 AKP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S142 AKP, 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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S142 AKP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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