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S357 FKP

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,535 mi
Last recorded94,535 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS357 FKP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2019 94,535 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure not locked in position (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated some age cracking to both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively requires attention (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside parking brake cable casing damaged

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose wing mirror, requires attention (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advanced movement / requires attention ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt requires attention (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside parking brake cable casing excessively damaged, requires attention

Rear Coil spring corroded both heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four are age cracked, requires attention (5.2.3 (j))

corrosion to steering & suspension components

exhaust corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 91,812 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 90,611 miles

Brake pipes are corroded

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

Front brake discs are corroded

Front brake hoses are perished

N/s/f shock has slight oil residue

N/s/r brake is slightly binding

O/s inner rack has slight play

Rear brake discs are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 15 Jan 2016 88,333 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 85,377 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 85,377 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 78,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2014 78,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 68,877 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 68,876 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 64,507 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight wear to front and rear brake tests

Pass 19 Nov 2010 60,873 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 59,318 miles

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)

front brake discs corroded inside surface

Pass 13 Jan 2009 57,028 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner edge

muti v belt perishing

offside inner steering joint worn

slight moisture around gearbox

Pass 19 Jan 2008 55,026 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 55,026 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 53,055 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 51,081 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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S357 FKP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 S357 FKP, 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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S357 FKP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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