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S565 BGC

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,838 mi
Last recorded92,838 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS565 BGC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 92,838 miles

front antiroll bar drop link bushes worn

offside front tyre out of shape

offside rear brake disc corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 91,215 miles

front anti rollbar drop link bushes split

outer sills corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 88,314 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 88,314 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 82,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop lamp inoperative

Fail 30 Oct 2013 81,822 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 30 Oct 2012 74,177 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 14 Oct 2011 66,239 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 58,711 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 58,711 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 51,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 49,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 47,272 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rack slight wear

Fail 31 Oct 2007 47,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rack slight wear

Pass 25 Oct 2006 41,470 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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S565 BGC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc 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 S565 BGC, 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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S565 BGC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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