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S521 DMR

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,760 mi
Last recorded56,760 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS521 DMR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2007 56,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 53,110 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 53,110 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 48,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S521 DMR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S521 DMR, 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 S521 DMR registered?

S521 DMR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S521 DMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S521 DMR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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