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S722 ERC

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,527 mi
Last recorded55,527 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS722 ERC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 55,527 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 55,444 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 55,264 miles

Surface corrosion present on braking and suspension components.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 55,166 miles

Surface corrosion present on underside components.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 55,029 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 55,000 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 54,694 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 54,215 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 53,715 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 51,952 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 51,920 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,381 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 50,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fluid level slightly low

Pass 13 Mar 2008 48,956 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 46,507 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 46,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 40,753 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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S722 ERC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 S722 ERC, 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 S722 ERC registered?

S722 ERC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S722 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S722 ERC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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