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S475 MBY

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,122 mi
Last recorded59,122 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS475 MBY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,122 miles

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

both front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2016 55,400 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 52,781 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 49,951 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 46,164 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 42,097 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 42,097 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres are deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2011 38,705 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 38,705 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,098 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,245 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,729 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 31,423 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 30,150 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 MBY is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S475 MBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S475 MBY registered?

S475 MBY is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S475 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S475 MBY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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