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S153 VOC

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,677 mi
Last recorded64,677 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS153 VOC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 64,677 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 64,674 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 63,197 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 62,246 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,800 miles

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2013 58,034 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 54,989 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,989 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 51,013 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 51,013 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 46,805 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 46,805 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,543 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 41,693 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 41,675 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 38,947 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 38,941 miles

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

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

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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S153 VOC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S153 VOC, 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 S153 VOC registered?

S153 VOC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is S153 VOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S153 VOC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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