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S765 FEC

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,425 mi
Last recorded119,425 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS765 FEC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 119,425 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 116,123 miles

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

Offside Rear body damage

Pass 4 Jul 2016 111,782 miles

exhaust silencer slightly deteriated.

Fail 4 Jul 2016 111,782 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust silencer slightly deteriated.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 107,942 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 107,812 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 103,389 miles

mileometer not illuminated

Fail 7 Jul 2014 103,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

mileometer not illuminated

Pass 16 Jul 2013 98,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 98,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 93,361 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 93,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 86,324 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 79,289 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 71,893 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 62,569 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 62,569 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 53,093 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 53,093 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2006 41,951 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 41,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S765 FEC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S765 FEC, 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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S765 FEC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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