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S50 BMM

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,399 mi
Last recorded75,399 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 BMM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2021 75,399 miles

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

Position lamp not working Both rear outer side lamp bulbs not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 75,261 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 75,005 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 74,756 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 74,706 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 74,281 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 73,580 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 73,580 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 71,471 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 69,488 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 67,296 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 64,943 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 64,943 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 61,623 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 58,405 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 56,000 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 55,968 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 53,675 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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S50 BMM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S50 BMM, 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 S50 BMM registered?

S50 BMM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is S50 BMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S50 BMM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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