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S757 FRO

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,645 mi
Last recorded122,645 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS757 FRO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 122,645 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 122,645 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

brake pipes corrosion,o/s/r poor

clutch noise

exhaust corroded,idle/co erratic

front bottom balljoints play

front bottom balljoints play

front brake hoses perished,o/s/f starting to split

front sills,front + rear suspension,tankstraps,underbody area-corrosion,stood up long term

o/s handbrake cable outer casing broken/corroded

o/s handbrake cable outer casing broken/corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2017 122,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

brake pipes corrosion,o/s/r poor

clutch noise

exhaust corroded,idle/co erratic

front bottom balljoints play

front bottom balljoints play

front brake hoses perished,o/s/f starting to split

front sills,front + rear suspension,tankstraps,underbody area-corrosion,stood up long term

o/s handbrake cable outer casing broken/corroded

o/s handbrake cable outer casing broken/corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 117,045 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 115,095 miles

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

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

nearside/offside front tyres perishing,advise to replace soon.

Pass 26 Aug 2008 110,570 miles

air bag light is on

front number plate is cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2007 104,562 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 104,459 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 98,637 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 98,637 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S757 FRO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S757 FRO, 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 S757 FRO registered?

S757 FRO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S757 FRO safe to buy?

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