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S760 RCS

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS760 RCS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2022

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

sills and under sills corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2021 99,883 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear arms under sealed

Fail 2 Aug 2021 99,876 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition exhaust rattle inside catalyctic system collapsed (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner side of brake disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise underneath of vehicle corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2020 98,466 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise slight corrosion o/side & n/side front lower wings

Fail 10 Aug 2020 98,466 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear centre exhaust mounting insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play outer ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear outer cover loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

advise slight corrosion o/side & n/side front lower wings

Pass 31 Jul 2019 96,616 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 96,616 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked to excess (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 93,254 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 91,780 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 88,042 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 82,840 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 78,202 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 72,474 miles

advise front metal brake pipes cleaned & painted

Pass 13 Jul 2012 66,219 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear section of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 12 Jul 2012 66,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear section of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2011 57,577 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both sides front discs worn and pitted

Fail 22 Sep 2011 57,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both sides front discs worn and pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 51,549 miles

slight play at o/s of steering rack

Fail 24 Sep 2010 51,549 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

slight play at o/s of steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2009 42,542 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 32,930 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 32,930 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 24,719 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 18,089 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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S760 RCS is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S760 RCS, 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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S760 RCS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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