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S626 XAG

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,372 mi
Last recorded93,372 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS626 XAG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 93,372 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front corner of bonnet damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2016 89,895 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 89,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 89,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 84,826 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 84,826 miles

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 82,970 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 82,970 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 82,533 miles

front both sie brake pads slightly worn

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 82,533 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front both sie brake pads slightly worn

Pass 7 Jul 2010 82,450 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 82,450 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 80,769 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 80,769 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 78,146 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 75,434 miles

Near side front lower ball joint has slight deterioration of supporting rubber.

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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S626 XAG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S626 XAG, 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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What year was S626 XAG registered?

S626 XAG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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