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S6 TJP

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,463 mi
Last recorded94,463 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 TJP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 94,463 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 85,789 miles

both rear tyres inner sidewalls perishing

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre tread worn low

nail in the o/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Fail 19 Nov 2013 85,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres inner sidewalls perishing

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre tread worn low

nail in the o/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Pass 22 Nov 2012 76,394 miles

nail in the o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 24 Nov 2011 69,520 miles

front brake pads worn very low

n/s/f tyre tread very low on the inner section

some play in the o/s/f lower suspension ball joint

Fail 29 Oct 2011 69,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 27 Oct 2011 69,180 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads worn very low

n/s/f tyre tread worn very low on inner section

Pass 14 Oct 2010 53,520 miles

c/o emission erratic on fast idle

Fail 14 Oct 2010 53,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

c/o emission erratic on fast idle

Pass 13 Oct 2009 38,373 miles

C/O EMISSION ERRATIC ON FAST TIDLE

EXHAUST RATTLE FROM CAT HOUSING

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW AND THE REARS ARE WEARING LOW

O/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHING BADLY,CRACKING AND SPLITTING.N/S/F ALSO PERISHING

Pass 18 Oct 2008 27,427 miles

N/S/R TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW

Pass 3 Nov 2007 25,421 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES WORN

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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S6 TJP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S6 TJP, 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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S6 TJP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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