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S251 FBD

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,725 mi
Last recorded104,725 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS251 FBD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 104,725 miles

Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable pipes (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s front,inner edges and perished. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust slight corossion middle and rear

Pass 20 May 2015 103,224 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust middle section corossion

Pass 1 May 2014 101,101 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 97,835 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 97,834 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Mar 2012 97,123 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 97,123 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 94,266 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 94,218 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 88,709 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 88,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 76,412 miles

front exhaust braket corroding away

Pass 28 Aug 2007 69,226 miles

slight play on offside front tie rod

Pass 15 Aug 2006 56,612 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 47,243 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 47,243 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S251 FBD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 S251 FBD, 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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S251 FBD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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