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S796 MGM

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,852 mi
Last recorded105,852 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS796 MGM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 105,852 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Underside corroded and all suspension and steering arms

Fail 2 Oct 2020 105,837 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Underside corroded and all suspension and steering arms

Pass 4 Oct 2019 105,454 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 104,842 miles

n/s and o/s rear outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 103,548 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 102,968 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 101,389 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 101,389 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 100,561 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 100,561 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2013 99,763 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 99,763 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 97,200 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

front no plate cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2012 97,200 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2011 95,233 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 95,233 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 93,151 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 93,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 88,807 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 88,807 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 83,269 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 80,522 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 67,967 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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S796 MGM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S796 MGM, 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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S796 MGM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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