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S595 DDV

1998 BMW Z3

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,760 mi
Last recorded62,760 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS595 DDV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 62,760 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 62,411 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 61,662 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 60,823 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 59,406 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 57,925 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 56,863 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 56,057 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 54,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 54,159 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 52,394 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 52,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 48,434 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 48,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 46,933 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 44,644 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,079 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 42,162 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 39,785 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005

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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S595 DDV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S595 DDV, 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 S595 DDV registered?

S595 DDV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S595 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S595 DDV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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