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S692 BDP

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,161 mi
Last recorded104,161 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS692 BDP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 104,161 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 98,578 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 96,558 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 94,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 90,463 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 87,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 82,667 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 78,371 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 77,596 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 75,308 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 62,154 miles

o/s/f shock damp

Fail 16 Jun 2009 62,150 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 58,253 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 52,559 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 52,557 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 47,925 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 42,178 miles

front brake pads and discs getting low

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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S692 BDP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S692 BDP, 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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S692 BDP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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