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S186 DUP

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,283 mi
Last recorded69,283 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 DUP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 69,283 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 61,866 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

all tyres perished

corrosion to most tested parts

Pass 4 Jun 2011 60,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

all brake discs pitted

rear tyres cracking on inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2009 56,271 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2009 56,270 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2009 53,877 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 53,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 51,365 miles

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

front brake discs poor condition

n/s front and o/s front metal brake pipes poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2007 48,883 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 47,578 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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S186 DUP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc 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 S186 DUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S186 DUP registered?

S186 DUP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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