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S190 BPH

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,239 mi
Last recorded129,239 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS190 BPH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 129,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 126,666 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs lightly pitted outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front light movement in both front lower suspension arm bushes

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lightly corroded near flexible brake hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lightly corroded near flexible brake hose ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 123,838 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 119,499 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 112,995 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 106,308 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 106,308 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 100,718 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 100,603 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 93,526 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 87,449 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 81,659 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 75,997 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 75,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

traction control lamp stays illuminated

Pass 2 Nov 2009 70,315 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 64,139 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 57,561 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 50,687 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 42,738 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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S190 BPH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S190 BPH, 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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S190 BPH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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