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S55 LLW

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,192 mi
Last recorded126,192 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 LLW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 126,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 123,142 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 118,995 miles

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

exhaust front mount bracket broken

Pass 1 Nov 2016 116,328 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 112,757 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 112,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 111,133 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 108,141 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear tyre has cut in tread area but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 108,141 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear tyre has cut in tread area but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 102,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 102,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 99,364 miles

Front and Rear Brake Discs Pitted And Corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2011 99,364 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Air bag warning lamp on

Front and Rear Brake Discs Pitted And Corroded

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 91,452 miles

Front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the centre of the tread deep enough to reach the cords

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm remaining tread depth

Fail 25 Oct 2010 91,452 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the centre of the tread deep enough to reach the cords

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm remaining tread depth

Pass 9 Nov 2009 85,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres have staggered wear on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2008 77,122 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 61,564 miles

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

cuts to outer wall of offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre underinflated

Pass 31 Jan 2007 54,831 miles

n/s/f brake hose starting to mis-shape.

o/s/f rubber top mount starting to come away from center.

Fail 19 Jan 2006 44,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 44,553 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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S55 LLW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S55 LLW, 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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S55 LLW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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