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S734 LSO

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,780 mi
Last recorded41,780 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS734 LSO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 41,780 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 41,763 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 41,381 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 40,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 40,340 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 39,747 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 39,747 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 39,131 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 38,297 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 37,388 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 37,388 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,504 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 34,536 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 32,049 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 29,812 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 29,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 27,453 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 26,302 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 26,302 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED

Pass 20 Jul 2006 24,184 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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S734 LSO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S734 LSO, 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 S734 LSO registered?

S734 LSO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S734 LSO safe to buy?

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