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S710 AWP

1998 BMW Z3

Purple Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,251 mi
Last recorded116,251 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS710 AWP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 116,251 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 112,099 miles

both dip beams on lower limit

both dip beams slightly out of focus

Fail 16 Mar 2017 112,030 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both dip beams on lower limit

both dip beams slightly out of focus

Pass 21 Mar 2016 109,864 miles

coolant leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014

rear exhust corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2014

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

rear exhust corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 101,881 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 101,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 97,494 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2012 97,494 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 93,090 miles

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

f/no. plate cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 92,436 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 88,791 miles

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

both headlamps adjusters worn

number plates damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2009 85,726 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 85,720 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 81,391 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 81,391 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 77,656 miles

Front no#plate damaged.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 73,513 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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S710 AWP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Purple with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S710 AWP, 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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S710 AWP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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