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S548 EGJ

1998 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,397 mi
Last recorded101,397 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS548 EGJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2021 101,397 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2018 101,189 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 99,768 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 99,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 98,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 95,664 miles

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

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

front washers poor in operation

Pass 1 May 2012 93,418 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 93,376 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 12 May 2011 87,876 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 87,252 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 72,941 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 69,602 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

play in o/s steering rack

Fail 29 Aug 2007 69,476 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in o/s steering rack

Pass 6 Sep 2006 65,147 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 58,950 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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S548 EGJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S548 EGJ, 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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S548 EGJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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