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S775 CDV

1998 BMW Z3

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,916 mi
Last recorded70,916 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS775 CDV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 70,916 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 70,884 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 70,804 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 70,540 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 70,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear suspension arm corrodede

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 65,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 56,069 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing/bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank straps corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 49,276 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 45,458 miles

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 19 Sep 2014 45,458 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 43,757 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 43,757 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 42,975 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)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 42,975 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,595 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,136 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 33,684 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 30,452 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 26,029 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 20 Jul 2006 21,210 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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S775 CDV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S775 CDV, 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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S775 CDV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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