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S198 CRO

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,636 mi
Last recorded81,636 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS198 CRO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 81,636 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 81,325 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 80,996 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 80,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill cover corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 79,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 78,424 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 76,905 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 75,342 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,204 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 72,184 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 72,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 69,990 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 68,988 miles

brake pipes and ferrels rusty anti roll links worn front and rear discs worn and rusty

Fail 29 Sep 2011 68,988 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake pipes and ferrels rusty anti roll links worn front and rear discs worn and rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2010 63,056 miles

main brake pipes rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2009 56,863 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 50,212 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 50,212 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 45,261 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 45,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake pipes rusty and front brake discs starting to wear and pads

Pass 26 Sep 2006 41,390 miles

both wishbone rubbers stating to wear and n/s/r tyre worn brake pipes starting to rust

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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S198 CRO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S198 CRO, 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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S198 CRO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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