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S608 BOJ

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,277 mi
Last recorded110,277 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS608 BOJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 110,277 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 103,226 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 103,226 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 97,010 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 93,767 miles

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 19 Jun 2019 92,649 miles

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 30 May 2018 90,036 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 88,484 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 85,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 83,815 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 82,032 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 80,838 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 79,111 miles

advise nearside front bottom ball joint rubber bonding deteriorated

advise rear exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2011 78,045 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 76,379 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 76,379 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 74,756 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 74,649 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 65,917 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 55,533 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 45,090 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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S608 BOJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S608 BOJ, 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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S608 BOJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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