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S560 DYJ

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,435 mi
Last recorded81,435 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS560 DYJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 81,435 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 76,197 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 76,197 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 71,471 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 68,788 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 67,393 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 61,818 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 58,175 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 52,426 miles

front numberplate cracked

front tyres are perished

Pass 10 Sep 2008 44,105 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 40,226 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 40,226 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

crack on front numberplate

front tyres perished

Pass 8 Sep 2006 36,092 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)

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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S560 DYJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 S560 DYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S560 DYJ registered?

S560 DYJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S560 DYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S560 DYJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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