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S785 VAO

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,332 mi
Last recorded71,332 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS785 VAO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 71,332 miles

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 69,748 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

PARK BRAKE POOR ON O/S/R WHEEL

Fail 24 Sep 2019 69,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

PARK BRAKE POOR ON O/S/R WHEEL

Pass 3 Aug 2018 69,184 miles

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

Front exhaust mount corroded thru

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 69,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall badly corroded (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust mount corroded thru

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 69,055 miles

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

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

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

Pass 19 May 2016 69,024 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre sidewall slightly cracking

Fail 17 May 2016 69,018 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure brake lining insecure from back plate (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre sidewall slightly cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,000 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 66,935 miles

Airbag light on

Front brake piped corroded

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear coils corroded

nsr inner wheel rim scuffed

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 66,935 miles

Airbag light on

Front brake piped corroded

Rear coils corroded

nsr inner wheel rim scuffed

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 66,605 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

airbag light on

o/s/r handbrake effort low

stonechips in screen

Fail 14 Jun 2011 66,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

airbag light on

o/s/f inner brake disc pitted

o/s/r handbrake effort low

stonechips in screen

Pass 28 Sep 2009 68,406 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 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)

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

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

air bag light on

aux drive belt perishing

fuel cap seal perishing slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2008 63,929 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 60,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tire sidewall damaged. Damage is not excessive and no cords are visible.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 58,121 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2006 58,121 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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S785 VAO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S785 VAO, 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 S785 VAO registered?

S785 VAO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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