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S720 KLX

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,620 mi
Last recorded48,620 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS720 KLX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 48,620 miles

both front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 48,586 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,712 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 45,792 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 43,074 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 40,338 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 40,338 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 37,747 miles

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)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

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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S720 KLX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S720 KLX, 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 S720 KLX registered?

S720 KLX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S720 KLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S720 KLX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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