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S783 LUG

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,682 mi
Last recorded83,682 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS783 LUG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 83,682 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 82,084 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 81,355 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2015 80,947 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 80,296 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 79,905 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 79,592 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 78,542 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 76,706 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 73,409 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 73,404 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 71,526 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 71,506 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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S783 LUG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S783 LUG, 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 S783 LUG registered?

S783 LUG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S783 LUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S783 LUG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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