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S194 KPR

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,448 mi
Last recorded67,448 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS194 KPR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 67,448 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 8 May 2009 67,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 8 May 2009 67,364 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 67,114 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 66,638 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

N/S MIRROR LOOSE GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION R PADS CLOSE LIMIT UNDERSIDE MUD FOULING-CORROSION STARTING WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED OIL LEVEL LOW-ENGINE NOISE

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 66,638 miles

N/S MIRROR LOOSE GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION R PADS CLOSE LIMIT UNDERSIDE MUD FOULING-CORROSION STARTING WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED OIL LEVEL LOW-ENGINE NOISE

Pass 14 Jun 2006 60,336 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 60,336 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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S194 KPR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S194 KPR, 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 S194 KPR registered?

S194 KPR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S194 KPR safe to buy?

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