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S743 TJX

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,610 mi
Last recorded93,610 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS743 TJX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 93,610 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - to - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - to - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 93,477 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 93,443 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

aux belt perished

n/s front pads 3/4 worn

n/s rear tyre low &inner wall scored( not to cords)

rear brake pipes rusty

rear pads 3/4 worn

Pass 25 Apr 2017 91,824 miles

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

n/s rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

o/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 3 Nov 2015 88,886 miles

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

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 87,635 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 85,993 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 85,993 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 81,200 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 78,428 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 78,304 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 78,251 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 78,038 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 77,880 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 71,199 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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S743 TJX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S743 TJX, 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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What year was S743 TJX registered?

S743 TJX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S743 TJX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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