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S69 AVE

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,223 mi
Last recorded117,223 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS69 AVE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2022 117,223 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Sill cover excessively corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Sill cover excessively corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 115,249 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 115,249 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 113,096 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 113,096 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 108,855 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 103,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Signs of historic over heating from nearside rear brake caliper & some rear brake imbalance , recommend rear brake check or service.

Fail 9 Aug 2018 103,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Signs of historic over heating from nearside rear brake caliper & some rear brake imbalance , recommend rear brake check or service.

Pass 21 Aug 2017 97,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 90,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 81,745 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 73,902 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 62,872 miles

both rear tyres on 3 mm.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 52,587 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,033 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)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 45,033 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 39,543 miles

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

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

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

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 36,444 miles

Both rear tyres worn down to 3mm

Gearbox damp with oil

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

gearbox exhaust mount excessivly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,740 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 34,740 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,741 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front exhaust mount rusting away

Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,711 miles

Both rear anti roll bar links need aligning on roll bar.

Front brake pads are worn very low,approx 2mm.

Front exhaust clamp is badly corroded.

N/S/F tyre is on 3mm.

O/S/F tyre is on 3-4mm.

Rear of gearbox is damp with oil.

Pass 10 Aug 2005 31,476 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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S69 AVE is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S69 AVE, 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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S69 AVE is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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