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S201 DJK

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,344 mi
Last recorded87,344 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS201 DJK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 87,344 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 sun damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 87,246 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 87,239 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 87,226 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 84,427 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 82,818 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 82,132 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 80,288 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 80,165 miles

Brake fluid level on minimum mark

Clutch pedal heavy

Coolant leaking from radiator area, coolant level low

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front to rear fuel pipes x2 corroded at rear

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside washers not hitting screen

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger side seat belt seat back guide broken

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2012 80,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake fluid level on minimum mark

Clutch pedal heavy

Coolant leaking from radiator area, coolant level low

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front to rear fuel pipes x2 corroded at rear

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside washers not hitting screen

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger side seat belt seat back guide broken

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 73,863 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

both rear brake discs pitted

corrosion to suspension components front and rear

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded close to excessive

nearside front tyre heavily perished on outer sidewall

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre worn low on edges but tread not cut as deep

Fail 12 Oct 2010 73,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F SHOCK DAMP

N/S/F TYRE HEAVILY PERISHED ON SIDEWALL

N/S/F TYRE WORN HEAVILY ON EGDES ON 1.6MM LIMIT

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to front to rears metal brake pipes

corrosion to suspension compents

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Sep 2009 72,331 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 72,328 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all brake results show slight fluctuation on brake performance during roller brake test

all suspension compoinents have slight corrosion

both front track rod ends have very slight play

front number plate starting to deteriate

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2008 67,354 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 67,354 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 61,620 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 61,260 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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S201 DJK is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S201 DJK, 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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S201 DJK is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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