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S337 DWW

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,897 mi
Last recorded70,897 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS337 DWW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 70,897 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 70,886 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 66,231 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

all tyres slightly perished outer edges of tread

Fail 2 Sep 2020 66,231 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

all tyres slightly perished outer edges of tread

Pass 10 Sep 2019 65,375 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 64,599 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 64,361 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 64,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 63,370 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 63,367 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 62,266 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 58,798 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 53,541 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 48,139 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,175 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 36,664 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 32,972 miles

front tyres perishing

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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S337 DWW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 S337 DWW, 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 S337 DWW registered?

S337 DWW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S337 DWW safe to buy?

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