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S691 DFM

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,554 mi
Last recorded111,554 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS691 DFM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 111,554 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 104,288 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 95,604 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 95,604 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 87,933 miles

Offside front tyre has slght cracking on tread not down to the cords

Pass 1 Oct 2009 87,481 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 17 Sep 2008

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

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 25 Sep 2007 86,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 85,740 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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S691 DFM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S691 DFM, 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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S691 DFM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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