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S538 LAN

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

68,941 mi
Last recorded68,941 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 LAN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 68,941 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 64,544 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 58,867 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 58,867 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 55,629 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 55,610 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 55,541 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 55,493 miles

Front Power steering pipe corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 55,227 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 55,069 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 53,941 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 53,941 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 53,112 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,408 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 45,321 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 37,836 miles

vehicle presenter be aware that the nearside and offside front brake discs are pitted

vehicle presenter be aware that the offside and nearside rear brake discs are pitted

vehicle presenter be aware that there is general surface corrosion on the suspension and surrounding components underneath the vehicle

vehicle presenter be aware the offside and nearside front tyres are showing signs of cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,915 miles

offside front door window not going down

Fail 16 Oct 2009 32,915 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside front door window not going down

Fail 26 Nov 2008 31,040 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 31,040 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 28,163 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 28,163 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 26,231 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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S538 LAN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S538 LAN, 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 S538 LAN registered?

S538 LAN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S538 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S538 LAN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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