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S682 FFC

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,914 mi
Last recorded58,914 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS682 FFC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 58,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

both rear brake disc/s are in poor condtion

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

handbrake just met minium performance

Fail 3 Sep 2020 58,906 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

both front brake disc/s are in poor condtion

both rear brake disc/s are in poor condtion

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

handbrake just met minium performance

Pass 14 Aug 2019 58,894 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 58,835 miles

Nearside Front brake is binding slightly

Nearside Front tyre is in a very poor condition

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

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

both rear tyres are in a poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2017 58,769 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 58,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 3 other tyres are in a very poor condition

Fail 10 Aug 2016 58,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 3 other tyres are in a very poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2015 57,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre middle wearing

Pass 2 Sep 2014 56,281 miles

All suspension components front and rear are corroded.

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 55,730 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing cracking

Slight perishment to tyres

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust and rear silencer outer skin compromised

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Various minor mistings of oil

Pass 6 Sep 2012 54,851 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 54,851 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 53,582 miles

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

engine slight oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 51,195 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 49,772 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 45,693 miles

n/s seat belt retraction slow

o/s seat belt retraction slow

both rear wheels wider than the body

Fail 28 Oct 2008 45,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both rear wheels wider than the body

n/s seat belt retraction slow

o/s seat belt retraction slow

Pass 24 Sep 2007 44,412 miles

Both number plates seperating

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 44,412 miles

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

Both number plates seperating

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 39,454 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 39,454 miles

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

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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S682 FFC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S682 FFC, 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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S682 FFC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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