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S20 REN

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,959 mi
Last recorded104,959 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 REN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 104,959 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 92,780 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 92,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 90,250 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 90,250 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 82,482 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 79,318 miles

engine has a slight missfire

offside front and offside rear and nearside rear are all on 3 mm

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2007 72,727 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 52,590 miles

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

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

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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S20 REN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S20 REN, 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 S20 REN registered?

S20 REN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is S20 REN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S20 REN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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