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S249 ETE

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,980 mi
Last recorded85,980 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS249 ETE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 85,980 miles

windscreen scratched in zone a, borderline.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 83,854 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 83,854 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 80,691 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 80,691 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 77,731 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 77,731 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 75,178 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 75,178 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 70,319 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 70,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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S249 ETE is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S249 ETE, 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 S249 ETE registered?

S249 ETE is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 October 1998.

Is S249 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S249 ETE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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