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S69 EGU

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,163 mi
Last recorded109,163 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS69 EGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 109,163 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 108,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 108,866 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 107,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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 31 Oct 2014 105,071 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2014 105,061 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2012 98,938 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 98,176 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 96,376 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 95,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 95,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 88,806 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 88,805 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 87,269 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 EGU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EGU, 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 EGU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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