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S475 DKO

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

127,695 mi
Last recorded127,695 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS475 DKO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 127,695 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sill covers corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2022 127,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake has no reserve travel

Fail 6 Apr 2022 127,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake has no reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 126,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 126,513 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))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 120,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

car has been lowered

Pass 10 Sep 2018 119,217 miles

car been lowered

Fail 30 Aug 2018 119,210 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

car been lowered

Pass 6 Jul 2017 117,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

drivers seat has slight play in runners

Fail 27 Jun 2017 117,345 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

drivers seat has slight play in runners

Pass 4 Jul 2016 115,886 miles

Offside Front slight movement in drivers seat runner

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

Slight deterioration in flexible brake hoses on front

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 115,869 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front slight movement in drivers seat runner

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

Slight deterioration in flexible brake hoses on front

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 114,481 miles

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

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

exhaust centre section corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 May 2015 114,386 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 112,874 miles

exhaust emissions near maximum limits on fast idle

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2013 108,991 miles

225/45ZR17 tyres fitted to the front and 245/40ZR17 tyres fitted to the rear axles at the time of test.

c/o emissions at 2nd fast idle is near maximum limit at the time of test

correct headlamp bulbs fitted at the time of test (high power headlamp bulbs have been temporary disconnected and left hanging)

rear exhaust system deteriorated and temporary repaired with bandage.

Fail 25 May 2013 108,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

225/45ZR17 tyres fitted to the front and 245/40ZR17 tyres fitted to the rear axles at the time of test.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

c/o emissions at 2nd fast idle is near maximum limit at the time of test

nearside front tyre has slight cracks on outer side wall

rear exhaust system deteriorated and temporary repaired with bandage.

Fail 24 May 2012 103,580 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 24 May 2012 103,580 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 31 May 2011 97,452 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 96,957 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 96,957 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 89,075 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 89,002 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 77,718 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 69,686 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 66,929 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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S475 DKO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 S475 DKO, 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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S475 DKO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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