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S329 AAX

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

91,589 mi
Last recorded91,589 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS329 AAX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 91,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle has been sat for sometime (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 91,010 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides suspension arm mountings and upper strut housings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside wiper spindle worn

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sub-frame mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 89,962 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security generally front and rea underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front evidence of tyre fouling inner wheel arch but not apparent on lock to lock inspection.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 89,961 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security generally front and rea underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front evidence of tyre fouling inner wheel arch but not apparent on lock to lock inspection.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 88,369 miles

underside corrosion at rear

Fail 26 Jul 2021 88,369 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

underside corrosion at rear

Pass 23 Jul 2020 87,454 miles

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

Offside wiper linkage fouling body

underside at rear starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jul 2019 86,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under passenger seat area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer previous evidence of tyre fouling inner wheel arch

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 86,236 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides going to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under passenger seat area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer previous evidence of tyre fouling inner wheel arch

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 84,413 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wiper fouling bodywork in operation

Fail 27 Jul 2018 84,423 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front wiper fouling bodywork in operation

Pass 17 Jul 2017 81,768 miles

both headlamp Len's deteriorated

o/s wiper arm fouling bonnet in operation

Fail 17 Jul 2017 81,768 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamp Len's deteriorated

o/s wiper arm fouling bonnet in operation

Pass 27 Jul 2016 79,357 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

both wipers fouling underside of bonnet slightly in operation

minor deterioration of headlamp covers

Fail 27 Jul 2016 79,357 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s wiper blades (8.2.2)

both wipers fouling underside of bonnet slightly in operation

minor deterioration of headlamp covers

Pass 31 Jul 2015 76,140 miles

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

drivers wiper linkage has play - wheel box

Fail 24 Jul 2015 76,099 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

drivers wiper linkage has play - wheel box

Pass 1 Aug 2014 74,113 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 72,157 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 72,157 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 70,392 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2012 70,343 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine has slight oil leak

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2011 69,051 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 69,011 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 66,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 66,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 62,544 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 25 Jul 2009 62,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 57,846 miles

front tyres perishing between tread

Pass 21 Jul 2007 53,773 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 49,535 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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S329 AAX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 S329 AAX, 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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S329 AAX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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