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S806 ERC

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,044 mi
Last recorded68,044 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS806 ERC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 68,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 68,044 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 67,628 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 67,345 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 66,774 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 66,071 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 65,716 miles

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

Outer Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 65,541 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 64,806 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,238 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 62,658 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 61,909 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 60,880 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2007 51,042 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 49,440 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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S806 ERC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S806 ERC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S806 ERC registered?

S806 ERC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S806 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S806 ERC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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