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S576 CJK

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,175 mi
Last recorded129,175 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS576 CJK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 129,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 129,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 120,858 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 120,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 112,948 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 112,946 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 93,864 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 87,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/16V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Slight play in O/S/F steering arm inner rack joint.

There are signs of the N/S/F wheel touching the inner wheel arch.

There is relative backwards and forwards movement in the drivers seat when locked in place.

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,449 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

dampness around o/s/f shock absorber

o/s/f seat loose

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,979 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f seat slightly loose

signs of rubbing on front inner wheel arches

Pass 5 Mar 2014 60,007 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Surface corrosion to rear road springs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 60,007 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front number plate cracked

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

Surface corrosion to rear road springs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 49,087 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,799 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 42,240 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,593 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 338,766 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer tyre wall and tread

Fail 13 Mar 2009 33,866 miles

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

both front tyres cracking on outer tyre wall and tread

Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,231 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,758 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 21,404 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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S576 CJK 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 76.2%.

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 S576 CJK, 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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S576 CJK is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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