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S790 VGV

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

116,017 mi
Last recorded116,017 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS790 VGV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 116,017 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated with minor leak

Pass 25 Mar 2023 114,010 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 110,974 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 107,353 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 107,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 103,524 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 98,710 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

n/s front tyre wall cracked

rear exhaust corroded and slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2018 94,474 miles

n/s front tyre wall perished and cracked

o/s rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2017 93,464 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 92,370 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 92,226 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 92,210 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 92,021 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 91,958 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 91,891 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust balance mtg corroded and insecure

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2010 91,823 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 91,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2008 91,105 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 91,105 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 86,077 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 85,328 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 83,359 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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S790 VGV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S790 VGV, 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 S790 VGV registered?

S790 VGV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S790 VGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S790 VGV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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