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S635 CDL

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

120,062 mi
Last recorded120,062 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS635 CDL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 120,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2022 119,980 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all suspension coil springs corroded

exhaust silencers outer skins corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2021 112,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all 4 suspension coil springs corroding

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak from engine area

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 May 2020 100,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 86,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 77,368 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2017 66,186 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 27 May 2016 64,678 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 64,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 64,652 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 64,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 64,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 63,907 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 63,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 63,284 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2009 62,698 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 61,023 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 58,987 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 56,464 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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S635 CDL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 S635 CDL, 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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S635 CDL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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