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S766 KAN

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS766 KAN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF AND OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2025

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF AND OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system PIPE LOOSE! (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 148,060 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 143,489 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 138,484 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 138,484 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fluid added (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 137,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/r parking brake performance low, sills corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2019 132,769 miles

sills corroded on both sides

Fail 5 Feb 2019 132,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Central stop lamp not all of the bulbs illuminating

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

sills corroded on both sides

Pass 22 Feb 2018 127,049 miles

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

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)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 127,049 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 123,160 miles

1 centre exhaust rubber mount deteriorating.

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint onto reservoir (2.3.3b)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 123,158 miles

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

1 centre exhaust rubber mount deteriorating.

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint onto reservoir (2.3.3b)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 119,598 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively +offside (3.7.B.3)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear short brake pipe corroding.

damage to front number plate.

Fail 1 Feb 2016 119,595 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively +offside (3.7.B.3)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear short brake pipe corroding.

damage to front number plate.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 116,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

rear exhaust minor leak+deteriorating.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 116,106 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

rear exhaust minor leak+deteriorating.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 112,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 28 Aug 2013 112,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2011 112,660 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 104,375 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 104,375 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2009 88,739 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 73,970 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 69,482 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 64,135 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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S766 KAN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S766 KAN, 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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S766 KAN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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