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S280 TNP

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,014 mi
Last recorded77,014 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS280 TNP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 77,014 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 77,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 76,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

general show of corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Nov 2021 76,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

general show of corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2017 75,507 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2016 74,241 miles

general corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2015 73,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 72,963 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 72,919 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 72,482 miles

slight oil residue lower engine

very slight coroosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Nov 2012 72,149 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 70,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs worn on inside

Fail 4 Nov 2011 70,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

near side hand brake cable deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2010 65,812 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 63,609 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 58,617 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2008 58,617 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2007 54,106 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 49,667 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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S280 TNP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc 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 S280 TNP, 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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S280 TNP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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