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S262 MLM

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,182 mi
Last recorded52,182 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 MLM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 52,182 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 51,682 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 50,929 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 50,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 49,087 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 49,084 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 47,055 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 47,055 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 45,127 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2012 42,215 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2012 42,215 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 32,127 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,544 miles

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

o/s rear tyre is worn to legal limit

Fail 17 Aug 2009 29,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 27,368 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,842 miles

o/s/r tyre soon

Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,207 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 21,862 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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S262 MLM 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 S262 MLM, 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 MLM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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