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S804 AOS

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

139,544 mi
Last recorded139,544 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS804 AOS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 139,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box slightly rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 139,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box slightly rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 133,022 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 133,022 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 125,445 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 119,657 miles

Offside Front jacking point area corroded

n/s and o/s/r outer sill areas unsure of repair

Pass 21 May 2018 116,999 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres wearing inner tread 2mm

Fail 16 May 2018 116,961 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres wearing inner tread 2mm

Pass 19 May 2017 114,014 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 114,014 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort very low (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed handbrake rubbing hose (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2016 111,047 miles

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

Offside Front rack gaiter damp

Offside Front strut dust cover loose

Fail 6 Jun 2016 111,047 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort very low (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on tread bars (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front rack gaiter damp

Offside Front strut dust cover loose

rear exhaust deteriorated also clamp from down pipe

Pass 8 Jun 2015 107,829 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 107,829 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 107,529 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 107,529 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 104,699 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 101,880 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 99,702 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 97,332 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 94,894 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 92,814 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 90,105 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 86,911 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 84,242 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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S804 AOS is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S804 AOS, 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 S804 AOS registered?

S804 AOS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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