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S546 XAT

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,208 mi
Last recorded92,208 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS546 XAT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2018 92,208 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury inner sill sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn loose in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure and outer casing corroded (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at top and bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front exhaust clamps corroded

Offside Front lower wing section corroded

Offside Front tyre showing signs of being run flat

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. showing reduced effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front brake pads 80% worn

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 89,988 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper clip missing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 89,988 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake caliper clip missing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 84,737 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 84,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 79,097 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 79,097 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 73,576 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 68,804 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 63,961 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 63,961 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

front tyres on 3mm and wearing on edges

Fail 15 Sep 2009 59,042 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 59,042 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 54,150 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 49,295 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 49,295 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 43,604 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 43,604 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S546 XAT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S546 XAT, 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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S546 XAT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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