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S208 CVT

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,542 mi
Last recorded144,542 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 CVT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 144,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 142,521 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 136,889 miles

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

handbrake peformance low on nearside

wiper blades wearing

Pass 9 Oct 2014 131,206 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 126,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 123,093 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 122,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 116,327 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 107,343 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 107,237 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 93,004 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 81,357 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 81,357 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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S208 CVT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S208 CVT, 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 S208 CVT registered?

S208 CVT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S208 CVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S208 CVT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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