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S703 AGJ

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,499 mi
Last recorded96,499 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS703 AGJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 96,499 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 133,742 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 132,469 miles

Air bag light on

BOTH front wheels extend beyond wheel arches

Battery insecure

Diff leaking oil

Nearside front tyre just fouls inner wheel arch on full lock

Nearside rear wheel slight distortion

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

Offside rear wheel slight distortion

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 132,389 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Air bag light on

BOTH front wheels extend beyond wheel arches

Battery insecure

Diff leaking oil

Nearside front tyre just fouls inner wheel arch on full lock

Nearside rear wheel slight distortion

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

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

Offside rear wheel slight distortion

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 128,428 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaking from diff

Pass 1 Oct 2010 124,278 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 124,027 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 120,398 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 115,881 miles

slight leak nearside front strut

slight leak power steering rack

Pass 6 Sep 2007 110,525 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 107,160 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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S703 AGJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S703 AGJ, 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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S703 AGJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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