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S182 CDL

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,942 mi
Last recorded70,942 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS182 CDL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 70,942 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 69,349 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 69,349 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 68,263 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 61,081 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 61,065 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 53,033 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 46,669 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 41,771 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 36,817 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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S182 CDL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S182 CDL, 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 S182 CDL registered?

S182 CDL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S182 CDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S182 CDL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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