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S161 MTF

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,830 mi
Last recorded91,830 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 MTF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 91,830 miles

front and rear plates are dutch relation fitted at time.

Fail 16 Jan 2018 91,813 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 71,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 71,838 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 64,685 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

wear evident o/s steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,044 miles

a.both front tyres slightly perrished

a.slight play in o/s/f steering rack body

Pass 14 Apr 2011 61,553 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 60,922 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 60,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2009 58,542 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 57,042 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 54,468 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2006 52,782 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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S161 MTF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S161 MTF, 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 S161 MTF registered?

S161 MTF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S161 MTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S161 MTF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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