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S21 KNG

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,655 mi
Last recorded76,655 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 KNG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 76,655 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 76,620 miles

Slight play in both sides of the steering in the inner joints

Fail 25 Jul 2018 76,616 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

play in both sides of the steering rack in the inner joints

Pass 26 Jul 2017 76,556 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 76,310 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 75,912 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres 3mm depth in centre of tread (245/40/17)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 75,912 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)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres 3mm depth in centre of tread (245/40/17)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 75,732 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 75,510 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,308 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 74,647 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 74,214 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 74,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 73,597 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 73,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 71,755 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)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 66,327 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2005 58,424 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2005

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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S21 KNG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S21 KNG, 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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S21 KNG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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