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S262 GBD

1998 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

137,102 mi
Last recorded137,102 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 GBD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2022 137,102 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2021 136,539 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 136,534 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on wire cut (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 136,441 miles

Emissions not tested engine miss fire at idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 135,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 134,901 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 134,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 133,658 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 128,751 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 128,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 124,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 124,142 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 122,502 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2012 120,015 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 119,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 115,528 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 110,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2009 110,380 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2008 104,978 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 104,970 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 96,171 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 96,171 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 87,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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S262 GBD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 S262 GBD, 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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S262 GBD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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