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S48 UCA

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,339 mi
Last recorded31,339 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 UCA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 31,339 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 30,462 miles

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2014 29,067 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

front screen starting to delaminate

nearside & offside rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2013 27,785 miles

exhaust centre & rear exhaust deteriorated

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 13 Nov 2013 27,785 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre & rear exhaust deteriorated

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 14 Nov 2012 26,149 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2011 24,407 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight marking to front screen

Pass 10 Nov 2010 23,141 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Nov 2009 21,720 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Nov 2008 20,378 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 18,682 miles

advise both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2006 17,319 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 15,237 miles

advise all 4 tyre sidewalls begining to crack

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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S48 UCA is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S48 UCA, 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 S48 UCA registered?

S48 UCA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S48 UCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S48 UCA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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