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S78 KGC

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

89,135 mi
Last recorded89,135 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 KGC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 89,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 87,028 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 84,860 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020
Pass 29 May 2019

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 81,926 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main run at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 79,445 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 76,964 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

abs light took out with scanner

air bag light to out with scanner

traction control light took out with scanner

Fail 28 Jan 2016 76,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 74,313 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2014 71,315 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 67,827 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 64,566 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,853 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 59,974 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 57,459 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 54,492 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 51,872 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 49,853 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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S78 KGC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S78 KGC, 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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S78 KGC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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