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S586 JKP

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,282 mi
Last recorded71,282 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS586 JKP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2021 71,282 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front hub components corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2021 71,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front hub components corroded both sides

Pass 9 May 2015 69,986 miles

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

font exhaust bracket rusted off

nearside front headlamp lense cover deteriorated

offside front tyre perished on sidewalls

rear exhaust rubber detatched

Pass 5 Jun 2014 68,783 miles

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

front exhaust mounting bracket rusted through

nearside front headlamp cover deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer rubber mount detatched

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Jun 2014 68,783 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front exhaust mounting bracket rusted through

nearside front headlamp cover deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer rubber mount detatched

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 21 May 2013 66,548 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 66,548 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 61,007 miles

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

front number plate damaged

sidewalls on both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2011 57,404 miles

both rear tyre side walls cracking.

Fail 29 Oct 2010 52,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 52,303 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,894 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 48,891 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 46,379 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 46,379 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 24 Sep 2007 43,452 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,046 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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S586 JKP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S586 JKP, 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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S586 JKP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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