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S168 BHC

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,943 mi
Last recorded69,943 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 BHC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 69,943 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 69,942 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 69,505 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 69,460 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 69,460 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre split alround outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged split alround outer edge /tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 69,049 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 68,720 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake cable damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2016 68,418 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 68,418 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 67,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases midle seal (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 67,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases midle seal (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 67,246 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 64,807 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 64,807 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 61,257 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front wishbone bushes slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2011 59,262 miles

one of highline brakelight out

rear pads low

washers working on 1 jet on each side

Pass 25 Nov 2010 55,092 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

rear brake pads low

Fail 25 Nov 2010 55,092 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Nov 2009 53,744 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 51,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 49,240 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 46,595 miles

advise slight play in steering spindle.

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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S168 BHC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S168 BHC, 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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S168 BHC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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