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S794 REC

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

44,866 mi
Last recorded44,866 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS794 REC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 44,866 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 42,103 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower suspension arm bush perishing

Pass 4 Nov 2020 41,105 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 40,639 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 39,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery light on dash indicating a fault

Fail 11 May 2018 39,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery light on dash indicating a fault

Pass 31 May 2017 38,953 miles

both front tyres cracking on tread

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2016 38,914 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,859 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 38,859 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 38,025 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 38,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2013 37,706 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 35,234 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,058 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 34,023 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 33,250 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 33,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 30,630 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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S794 REC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S794 REC, 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 S794 REC registered?

S794 REC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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