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S814 TKR

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

34,175 mi
Last recorded34,175 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS814 TKR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 34,175 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 34,058 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 33,919 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 33,790 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 33,594 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 33,455 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 33,100 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 32,750 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 32,416 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 32,144 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 31,772 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 31,229 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 30,664 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 29,180 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 29,180 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 27,392 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 24,057 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 May 2006 22,748 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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S814 TKR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S814 TKR, 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 S814 TKR registered?

S814 TKR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 August 1998.

Is S814 TKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S814 TKR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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