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S267 BPL

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,722 mi
Last recorded136,722 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS267 BPL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 136,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear outer skirt has slight corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2018 136,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear outer skirt has slight corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2017 136,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Traction control light active

Pass 12 Sep 2016 133,128 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 120,685 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 120,684 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 108,851 miles

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

Rear exhaust slight deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2013 96,591 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,200 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 69,192 miles

cuts found nearside & offside rear tyres inner sidewall

Pass 27 Sep 2010 52,694 miles

offside rear pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,140 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 32,140 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 31,433 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 26,269 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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S267 BPL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S267 BPL, 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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S267 BPL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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