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S756 KEP

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,686 mi
Last recorded113,686 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS756 KEP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 113,686 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion in various places

Pass 17 Jun 2023 112,746 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion in various places

Pass 18 Jun 2022 112,090 miles

corrosion in various places

corrosion in various places

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 111,645 miles

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

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

corosion in various places

main metal brake pipes corroded

offside front shocks damp

Pass 6 Jan 2020 111,322 miles

corroison in various places

main metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear shock damp

neaside front flexi cracking

neaside rear tyre clsoe to legal limit

Pass 7 Jan 2019 110,341 miles

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

rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2018 109,658 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 109,358 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 108,983 miles

both front drop links worn

both main metal brake4 pipes corroded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front wishbone bush worn

offside front shock damp

Pass 6 Jan 2015 106,599 miles

neaside wishbone mount worn

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2014 104,765 miles

corrosion in various places

Fail 2 Jan 2014 104,764 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)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

back box blowing

corrosion in various places

Pass 29 Dec 2012 103,448 miles

air bag light on

both front tyres close to legal limit

offide rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

rear discs worn

Pass 30 Dec 2011 99,123 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 99,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 94,844 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 85,816 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 76,132 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 62,748 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 51,132 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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S756 KEP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S756 KEP, 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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S756 KEP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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