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S808 KRO

1998 BMW Z3

White Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,724 mi
Last recorded124,724 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS808 KRO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 124,724 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 124,724 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 113,505 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 113,505 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 109,336 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 103,690 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 97,922 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 97,922 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 91,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 79,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 79,728 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 61,453 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2013 56,623 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,180 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 51,736 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,965 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 46,102 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 41,680 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 37,569 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

light stone chips across windscreen

power steering reservior damp

Pass 8 Mar 2006 33,775 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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S808 KRO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in White with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S808 KRO, 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 S808 KRO registered?

S808 KRO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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