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S210 CYJ

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,522 mi
Last recorded63,522 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS210 CYJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 63,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front seat has slight movement in runners/motor Offside Front seat has slight movement in runners/motor

fuel tank support strap heavily corroded centre exhaust silencer box in poor condition

Fail 20 Jun 2023 63,521 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front seat has slight movement in runners/motor Offside Front seat has slight movement in runners/motor

centre exhaust silencer box in poor condition

fuel tank support strap heavily corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2022 63,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush getting weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight wear in drivers seat runners

Pass 16 Dec 2020 63,113 miles

Drivers seat has wear in runners but still secure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Dec 2020 63,113 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Severely cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat has wear in runners but still secure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2019 62,383 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

drivers seat has play in runner/motor

Pass 29 Jun 2018 61,351 miles

Nearside Front seat has slight movement in runners/motor

Offside Front seat has slight movement in runners/motor

Offside Rear tyre valve cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Apr 2010 59,858 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 59,858 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 59,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all front and rear suspension and steering components corroded

offside rear tyre starting to split and crack through tread

Pass 1 Aug 2008 55,160 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 55,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

all front steering and suspension components corroded

both front tyres bady cracked and split

both front tyres worn unevenly,nearside front almost bald on inner edge (stepped tread)

offside rear tyre split and cracked through tread

Pass 27 Apr 2007 52,261 miles

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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S210 CYJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S210 CYJ, 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 S210 CYJ registered?

S210 CYJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 September 1998.

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