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S723 MEP

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,167 mi
Last recorded109,167 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS723 MEP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 May 2022 109,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 107,720 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 107,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested Emissions failed BET test because CO level was high, full test not carried because of coolant leaking from engine. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Grinding noise from o/s rear wheel when driving.

Headlamp lenses are starting to discolour.

Interior mirror is loose.

N/s handbrake effort is not as good as o/s.

O/s front sill panel is excessively corroded (next to front jack point), but is just outside the mot prescribed areas.

Water pump is leaking, possibly radiator also.

Fail 29 Apr 2021 107,670 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded along chassis ()

Offside Rear Fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 105,738 miles

Slight play in both o/s lower ball joints.

There are marks on the o/s/f wheel arch where the tyre has rubbed at some time, but it did not do so during the test.

Fail 6 Mar 2020 105,731 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both. (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Fuel tank insecure Support strap corroded and broken. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in both o/s lower ball joints.

There are marks on the o/s/f wheel arch where the tyre has rubbed at some time, but it did not do so during the test.

Pass 19 Dec 2018 100,719 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. also parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in a waxoyl product

Pass 15 Jan 2018 96,342 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 96,340 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear EXHAUST FOULING REAR AXLE BEAM

Pass 28 Sep 2016 93,349 miles

nearside front tyre flat spotting.

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 26 Sep 2016 93,349 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre flat spotting.

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 89,112 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,365 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 85,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 81,840 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 77,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 77,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 73,312 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front wipers starting to splite

Pass 20 Sep 2010 71,798 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advise unable to fully inspect brake pipe inside clamp on off side rear

Fail 20 Sep 2010 71,794 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advise unable to fully inspect brake pipe inside clamp on off side rear

Pass 19 Oct 2009 71,327 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 70,361 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 69,549 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 67,976 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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S723 MEP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S723 MEP, 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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S723 MEP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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