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S264 YEV

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,956 mi
Last recorded83,956 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS264 YEV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 83,956 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 78,990 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 72,361 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 69,927 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 66,670 miles

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 19 Dec 2011 66,655 miles

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

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 22 Jan 2011 63,751 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 60,252 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

slight play in n/s/f inner steering arm

Fail 15 Dec 2009 60,252 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

slight play in n/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 10 Dec 2008 50,372 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 50,372 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 42,311 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

play in steering rack detected at offside front wheel

Fail 7 Dec 2007 42,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

play in steering rack detected at offside front wheel

Pass 1 Dec 2006 32,967 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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S264 YEV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S264 YEV, 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 S264 YEV registered?

S264 YEV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S264 YEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S264 YEV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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