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S265 UPV

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,344 mi
Last recorded47,344 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS265 UPV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2014 47,344 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 47,344 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 46,201 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 43,157 miles

air bag light on

Pass 1 Aug 2011 42,267 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 41,351 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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S265 UPV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S265 UPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S265 UPV?

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What year was S265 UPV registered?

S265 UPV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S265 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S265 UPV shows 7 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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