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S697 PAG

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,340 mi
Last recorded23,340 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS697 PAG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2023 23,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 28 Jan 2022 23,315 miles

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 9 Nov 2020 23,120 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 22,294 miles

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 1 May 2018 21,926 miles

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

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

under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 15 May 2017 21,656 miles

under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 20 Jan 2016 21,233 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 20,467 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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S697 PAG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S697 PAG, 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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What year was S697 PAG registered?

S697 PAG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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