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S260 CHO

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

112,183 mi
Last recorded112,183 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS260 CHO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 112,183 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 110,819 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 107,110 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 107,110 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 104,774 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 104,743 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 103,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 103,721 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 101,326 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 101,306 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 99,535 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 96,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sill bolt on covers rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2016 92,671 miles

Front floor edges in poor condition

Front suspension arm bushes in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 92,671 miles

Front floor edges in poor condition

Front suspension arm bushes in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 89,558 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 89,558 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 86,467 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 79,883 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 79,875 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,104 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 68,242 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 61,378 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 56,563 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,755 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 47,258 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 44,588 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 42,896 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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S260 CHO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S260 CHO, 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 S260 CHO registered?

S260 CHO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S260 CHO safe to buy?

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