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S43 CRE

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,817 mi
Last recorded95,817 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS43 CRE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 95,817 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS FRONT AND REAR ON OUTER SURFACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS FRONT AND REAR ON OUTER SURFACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 94,896 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 93,303 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 93,293 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 93,266 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 93,266 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 93,161 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 91,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

both rear position lamps and offside and nearside stop lamps faded

Pass 12 May 2016 89,490 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2016 89,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure between tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure between tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2015 86,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 84,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 84,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 82,674 miles

1) tyres 225 50 16 2) o/s front tyre perished and cracked between treads-poor condition

Fail 17 Aug 2012 82,627 miles

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

1) tyres 225 50 16 2) o/s front tyre perished and cracked between treads-poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2011 79,952 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 79,952 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2010 76,265 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 76,265 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 70,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 63,596 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 63,573 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 54,230 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 53,838 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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S43 CRE is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S43 CRE, 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 S43 CRE registered?

S43 CRE is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S43 CRE safe to buy?

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