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S467 OTY

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,595 mi
Last recorded121,595 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS467 OTY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 121,595 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 119,936 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 117,937 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 114,475 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 114,475 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2018 111,474 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 108,418 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 108,418 miles

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

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 103,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On The Inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 99,643 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 96,523 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 96,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 91,694 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 91,686 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 88,125 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 83,075 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 79,201 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 79,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 78,259 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 67,082 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 58,212 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/rear wheel has been repaired

o/s/rear brake sensor wire not connected

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 16 Feb 2008 58,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/rear wheel has been repaired

o/s/rear brake sensor wire not connected

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 3 Mar 2007 49,656 miles

All brake pads wearing low

N/S/Rear tyre odd shape

O/S/Rear tyre bald on edge. 1.6mm on edge in middle 3/4 of tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2006 43,850 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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S467 OTY is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S467 OTY, 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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S467 OTY is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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