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S628 DKO

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,015 mi
Last recorded43,015 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS628 DKO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2019 43,015 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers inoperative (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour side repeater lens broken showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle brake pipes corroded /marked by yellow crayon (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 May 2016 42,859 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 41,326 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply cords

Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,230 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 38,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 38,435 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 38,430 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 37,788 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 37,221 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach ply cords

Pass 11 Sep 2008 36,163 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 33,714 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre outer wall slight damage

no plates deteriorating

scratchs in front screen

Pass 13 Sep 2006 31,456 miles

front number plate deteriating

n/s/r tyre outer wall slight damage

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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S628 DKO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S628 DKO, 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 S628 DKO registered?

S628 DKO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S628 DKO safe to buy?

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