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S26 UTS

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,269 mi
Last recorded100,269 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 UTS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 100,269 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 95,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2014 94,833 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 91,030 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 85,554 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 84,704 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 83,414 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 83,411 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 82,863 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 82,863 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 82,154 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 80,314 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 74,941 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006 76,247 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S26 UTS is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc 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 S26 UTS, 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 S26 UTS registered?

S26 UTS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S26 UTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 UTS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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