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S482 DBR

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,547 mi
Last recorded34,547 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS482 DBR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 34,547 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 31,861 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,530 miles

slight play steering rack.

slight wear front wishbone bushes.

underbody/suspension components heavly undersealed and painted.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 26,636 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs.

corrosion to rear coil springs.

wishbones bushes in poor condition.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,334 miles

air-bag light on.

slight body damage.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 22,695 miles

surface rust to brake pipes

surface rust to fuel lines

Pass 6 May 2009 20,906 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 16,303 miles

CORRSION FORMING TO FRONT/REAR BRAKE DISCS AND EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 13,177 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 13,177 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 4,730 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 4,730 miles

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

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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S482 DBR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S482 DBR, 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 S482 DBR registered?

S482 DBR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S482 DBR safe to buy?

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