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S766 LLT

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,641 mi
Last recorded67,641 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS766 LLT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 67,641 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 6 Jun 2018 67,640 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 27 Apr 2015 66,716 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 66,703 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 64,736 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 63,657 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 61,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s outer sills unble to ispect plastic covers

Pass 30 May 2009 61,932 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills unble to ispect plastic covers

Pass 1 Apr 2008 58,682 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

unable to inspect under floor plastic covers

Pass 20 Mar 2007 54,237 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 48,762 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 LLT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S766 LLT, 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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What year was S766 LLT registered?

S766 LLT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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