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S34 BWH

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,751 mi
Last recorded108,751 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS34 BWH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 108,751 miles

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

Rear Subframe and lower arms have surface corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2021 108,725 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Subframe and lower arms have surface corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2019 106,358 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 106,350 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 104,501 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper and lower to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 104,499 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper and lower to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2018 104,478 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Face laminated (3.5.1i)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick On metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded Both from rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 101,321 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 101,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight surface cracking on o/s/f tyre

windscreen washers poor

Pass 30 Apr 2016 97,328 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 95,033 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 92,504 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 92,499 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 90,294 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 87,270 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 87,255 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 82,986 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 79,777 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 75,566 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 70,911 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 65,900 miles

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

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 28 Sep 2006 65,349 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 65,349 miles

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

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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S34 BWH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S34 BWH, 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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S34 BWH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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