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S534 MBY

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

44,162 mi
Last recorded44,162 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS534 MBY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 44,162 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in rack

Fail 25 Oct 2023 44,162 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

slight play in rack

Pass 8 Sep 2022 44,131 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 43,962 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 43,687 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 43,681 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,971 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,964 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 41,964 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 40,638 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 38,951 miles

all tyre walls and threads slightly cracked

slight play in steering mechanism

Pass 9 Jul 2009 36,540 miles

all tyre walls and threads slightly cracked

powersteering rack sweating

Pass 21 Jul 2008 33,902 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 30,916 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 28,146 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 28,146 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 24,476 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 24,476 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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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S534 MBY is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S534 MBY, 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 S534 MBY registered?

S534 MBY is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S534 MBY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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