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S707 KRO

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

166,185 mi
Last recorded166,185 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS707 KRO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 166,185 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 163,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 163,638 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 Uniroyal rainsport 3 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 157,915 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 152,091 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 152,091 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 150,520 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 150,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 144,626 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 144,626 miles

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 135,962 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded Both offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 127,855 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 124,469 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 118,812 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 107,970 miles

exhurst slight blow

slight play in wheels

Pass 28 Nov 2011 10,028 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 10,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 94,560 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 84,078 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 74,547 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 68,253 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 58,766 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front brake pads worn to limit

Pass 10 Nov 2005 51,815 miles

o/s/f shock absorber slight leak

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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S707 KRO 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 78.3%.

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 S707 KRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S707 KRO registered?

S707 KRO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 November 1998.

Is S707 KRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S707 KRO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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