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S34 LLJ

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,836 mi
Last recorded74,836 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS34 LLJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 74,836 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 74,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-45-r17 91y continental conti-sport contact3 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 74,672 miles

n/s/f tyre weaing to inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,401 miles

all tyres have slight cuts in tread

Pass 23 Jul 2013 68,863 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2012 62,373 miles

front exhaust bracket rusty

Pass 18 May 2011 53,155 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 51,580 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 49,460 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 46,673 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 44,498 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 41,360 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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S34 LLJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S34 LLJ, 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 S34 LLJ registered?

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

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