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S197 KRO

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,042 mi
Last recorded94,042 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 KRO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 94,042 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 93,629 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 93,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 92,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust mid/rear corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2021 92,780 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust mid/rear corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 92,170 miles

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

exhaust mid/rear showing corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2019 91,618 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 90,537 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 90,536 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 89,407 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 88,166 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 86,059 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 83,784 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 81,117 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 78,170 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 78,170 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 77,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 77,213 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 75,546 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 55,950 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f seat belt, guide on seat broken

o/s/f seat has movement in seat base area

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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S197 KRO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S197 KRO, 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 S197 KRO registered?

S197 KRO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S197 KRO safe to buy?

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