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S557 DKO

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,746 mi
Last recorded132,746 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS557 DKO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 132,746 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both outersills/undersills slightly corroded

both rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

fluid around steering rack (no obvious leaks)

inner steering rack joints have slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2017 131,498 miles

all metal brake pipes greased

both outer sills heavily undersealed

both rear suspension arms slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished close to legal limit

both rear undersills slightly corroded

fluid around steering rack no obvious leaks

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside front bottom ball joint has slight play

rear brake discs slightly worn pitted or scored

slight play in nearside front suspension arm back bush

Fail 24 May 2017 131,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens damaged (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working both outer (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' interior mirror insecure (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (2.4.G.1)

both outer sills and under sills slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2015 126,259 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 122,256 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 26 Mar 2014 122,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 118,822 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 118,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 113,099 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 113,099 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 105,259 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 105,050 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 97,124 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 92,368 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 88,177 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 83,108 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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S557 DKO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S557 DKO, 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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S557 DKO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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