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S142 UKR

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,426 mi
Last recorded86,426 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 UKR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 86,426 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 83,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 20 Mar 2013 83,297 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 78,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

SRS Light on during test?(would be fail under new test gide lines)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 76,369 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 76,363 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 74,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both the front lower drop link arm bushes are close to the limit

slight play to near side front lower ball joint

Pass 21 Dec 2009 74,372 miles

both the front lower drop link arm bushes are close to the limit

slight play to near side front lower ball joint

Pass 6 May 2008 73,395 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 67,770 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 63,387 miles

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

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

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 UKR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc 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 S142 UKR, 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 S142 UKR registered?

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

Is S142 UKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S142 UKR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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