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S686 FDL

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,692 mi
Last recorded67,692 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS686 FDL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 67,692 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 67,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 67,675 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 67,669 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 67,623 miles

Engine covers and under body trays fitted to vehicle obscuring visual inspection of some components during MOT test.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 67,615 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 67,220 miles

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 7 Jun 2016 67,219 miles

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

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 May 2015 66,687 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 66,685 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 66,139 miles

N/s/r & O/s/r brake pipe corroding

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 65,677 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,974 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 28 Jul 2010 57,657 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 55,990 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 51,001 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 46,505 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 41,134 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 40,082 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 40,082 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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S686 FDL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S686 FDL, 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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S686 FDL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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