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S733 AOJ

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,185 mi
Last recorded124,185 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS733 AOJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 124,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 121,729 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 112,707 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 100,515 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 88,945 miles

Both rear tyres perishing slightly

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

Front number plate deteriorating slightly

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 88,931 miles

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

Both rear tyres perishing slightly

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

Front number plate deteriorating slightly

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 86,274 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 81,023 miles

rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 23 Sep 2005 74,439 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 74,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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S733 AOJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S733 AOJ, 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 S733 AOJ registered?

S733 AOJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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