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S625 OPX

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

110,024 mi
Last recorded110,024 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS625 OPX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 110,024 miles

Front brake balance on limit

Nearside Front tyre perished

all brake discs corroded and pads low

brake fluid low

exhaust brackets missing

Fail 25 Oct 2016 110,013 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front brake balance on limit

Nearside Front tyre perished

all brake discs corroded and pads low

brake fluid low

exhaust brackets missing

Pass 24 Sep 2015 104,384 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 93,558 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 93,558 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2014 89,399 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 89,399 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 82,156 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 82,090 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

brake warning light is on

Pass 23 Jan 2012 74,749 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 24 Jan 2011 67,650 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 67,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 62,401 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 62,401 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 58,091 miles

both rear tyres have scratches on the outter sidewalls

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jan 2009 58,091 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

both rear tyres have scratches on the outter sidewalls

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2008 53,868 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 May 2008 53,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2007 45,126 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 45,126 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer split

Pass 16 Jun 2006 35,535 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 35,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S625 OPX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 S625 OPX, 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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S625 OPX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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