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S599 KFV

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

125,039 mi
Last recorded125,039 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS599 KFV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2023 125,039 miles

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

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 co 0.50 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet catch faulty

Pass 3 Sep 2021 121,026 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective central exhaust bracket broken, exhaust system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corroded but still solid. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Middle and rear exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sil corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sil corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sil corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box. (6.1.2 (a))

prescribed areas corroded but still solid under vehicle.

Fail 18 Aug 2021 121,025 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective central bracket broken, exhaust system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sil corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sil corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sil corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

brake wear sensor light on. brake pads still ok.

middle and rear exhaust system corroded. no leaks.

prescribed areas corroded but still solid under vehicle.

vehicle underbody corroded but still solid.

Pass 6 Dec 2018 118,750 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 118,184 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 118,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 115,712 miles

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

a brake wear indicator lamp flashes occasionally.

o/s/r handbrake recording relative low effort

oil leaks

Fail 22 Feb 2016 115,633 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both (1.8)

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

a brake wear indicator lamp flashes occasionally.

lambda reading on max, ( has gases leaking from repaired box )

o/s/r handbrake recording relative low effort

oil leaks

Fail 5 Feb 2016 115,562 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

Fail 9 Feb 2015 110,393 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded and internal rattle

Pass 9 Feb 2015 110,393 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded and internal rattle

Pass 11 Jan 2014 108,998 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Nov 2012 104,686 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 97,449 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 97,449 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 88,342 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 88,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 86,252 miles

all brake disc s corroded

rear brake discs warped

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2009 86,247 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake disc s corroded

rear brake discs warped

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2008 79,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 70,580 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 70,580 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 62,302 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 62,302 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S599 KFV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 S599 KFV, 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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S599 KFV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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