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S774 UGV

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

88,162 mi
Last recorded88,162 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS774 UGV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 88,162 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 88,162 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2016 79,339 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,252 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 77,208 miles

both front outter sills corroded and weak

Fail 28 Aug 2014 77,208 miles

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

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

both front outter sills corroded and weak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 74,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 70,604 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 67,776 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 67,776 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 63,835 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 63,742 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front 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 22 Aug 2009 58,789 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brakes only just met requirements on balance 25%

Fail 22 Aug 2009 58,789 miles

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2008 54,959 miles

Brake flexable hose ferules starting to corrode, surface corrosion on under body

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 50,747 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 50,747 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 50,712 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 50,712 miles

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

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

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 20 Jan 2006 48,294 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2006 48,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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S774 UGV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S774 UGV, 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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S774 UGV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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