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S528 MCY

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,408 mi
Last recorded106,408 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS528 MCY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 106,408 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S+N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 106,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S+N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 101,723 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 95,573 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 90,308 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 85,818 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 85,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 82,320 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 82,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 77,193 miles

Engine running very hot (boiling)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 71,455 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,756 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 65,713 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 61,573 miles

n/s & o/s front lower suspension arm balljoints wear

n/s wiper blade splitting

n/s/r brake caliper bleed nipple sheared off

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s & n/s front tyres shoulder wear

o/s/r anti roll bar link rod bush wear

o/s/r tyre 3mm/nail in tread

Pass 16 Sep 2009 60,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 59,649 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 56,842 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 53,132 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 50,516 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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S528 MCY is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S528 MCY, 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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S528 MCY is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S528 MCY safe to buy?

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