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S633 EBX

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,179 mi
Last recorded79,179 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS633 EBX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 79,179 miles

both front anti/roll bar link arm rubbers perished

Fail 3 Oct 2017 79,179 miles

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

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

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

both front anti/roll bar link arm rubbers perished

Pass 8 Oct 2016 78,380 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 78,380 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)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 77,945 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 77,945 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 77,368 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 Nov 2009 77,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Nov 2008 68,988 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Jan 2008 63,891 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 49,748 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 47,869 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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S633 EBX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S633 EBX, 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 S633 EBX registered?

S633 EBX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S633 EBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S633 EBX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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