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S210 OPX

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,142 mi
Last recorded112,142 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS210 OPX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 112,142 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 76,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 76,623 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust is in poor condition / corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

There is a major electrical fault possibly the BCM caused by water ingress

Pass 18 Jan 2020 76,542 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

unable to see out of rear window

Pass 23 Jan 2019 76,285 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 76,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 75,781 miles

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

Offside Front brake slight binding

Fail 15 Jan 2018 75,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front brake slight binding

Pass 30 Jan 2017 74,699 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 72,524 miles

near/side/front/ brake slight binding

Pass 10 Jan 2015 67,806 miles

Oil leak

engine covers fitted

front lower arm rear bushes slighlty worn

Fail 10 Jan 2015 67,806 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers fitted

front brake pads worn

front lower arm rear bushes slighlty worn

Pass 11 Jan 2014 62,308 miles

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

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 55,591 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front wipers split

O/S/F tyre valve leaking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 55,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front wipers split

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

O/S/F tyre valve leaking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 49,510 miles

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

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

high imbalance on handbrake reading

Pass 18 Jan 2011 44,801 miles

nearside hand brake reading low 65kgf

Fail 15 Jan 2011 44,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside hand brake reading low 65kgf

Pass 14 Jan 2010 39,415 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)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 34,534 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 29,896 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 28,480 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 26,605 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 24,336 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 24,336 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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S210 OPX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OPX, 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 OPX registered?

S210 OPX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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