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S188 DUP

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,361 mi
Last recorded29,361 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 DUP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2022 29,361 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 29,077 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 28,628 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 28,303 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 28,026 miles

N/S/F SIDE LAMP LENS HAS SMALL HOLE IN IT

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 27,452 miles

NSR tyre close to limit

nail in NSR tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2007 26,333 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 24,005 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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S188 DUP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S188 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

How do I check the history of S188 DUP?

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What year was S188 DUP registered?

S188 DUP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S188 DUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S188 DUP shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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