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S489 FGP

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,869 mi
Last recorded71,869 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS489 FGP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 71,869 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 67,940 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 65,861 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2020 63,893 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 63,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 60,477 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 59,477 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 59,476 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested All readings very high (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2017 58,624 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Tyres perishing

Fail 4 Jan 2017 58,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Not securing anti-roll bar (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Tyres perishing

Pass 12 Jan 2015 57,980 miles

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

Oil leak

tyres perishing

Pass 14 Jan 2014 56,820 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,118 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs lipped

hazard warning switch sticking

Pass 4 Jan 2012 52,825 miles

Oil leak

play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 3 Jan 2012 52,823 miles

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

Oil leak

play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 13 Sep 2010 48,755 miles

auxiliary drive belts perished & cracking.

front discs slightly worn.

fuel tank strap corroded.

headlamp aim poor.

oil leaks.

rear exhaust section corroded.

signs of fluid on steering rack.

traction control light on.

wipers smearing slightly.

Fail 13 Sep 2010 48,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

auxiliary drive belts perished & cracking.

front discs slightly worn.

fuel tank strap corroded.

headlamp aim poor.

oil leaks.

rear exhaust section corroded.

signs of fluid on steering rack.

traction control light on.

wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 46,288 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

knock in steering

slight oil leaks

stonechip in windscreen (outside swept area)

trim covering outer sills

Fail 22 Feb 2010 46,286 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

knock in steering

slight oil leaks

stonechip in windscreen (outside swept area)

trim covering outer sills

Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,862 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leak (radiator).

rear exhaust section corroding.

slight knock o/s steering rack..

Fail 17 Feb 2009 42,847 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leak (radiator).

front exhaust mount badly corroded recomend attension.

rear exhaust section corroding.

slight knock o/s steering rack..

Pass 20 Feb 2008 40,108 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 40,108 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 35,103 miles

cat rattelling

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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S489 FGP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue 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 S489 FGP, 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 S489 FGP registered?

S489 FGP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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