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S819 ENJ

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,778 mi
Last recorded60,778 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS819 ENJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 60,778 miles

brake warning light on dash

Fail 5 Sep 2008 60,778 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

brake warning light on dash

Fail 4 Aug 2008 59,685 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON ON DASH

DEEP CUT O/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL

N/S/R TYRE JUST LEGAL

Pass 3 Aug 2007 47,951 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 47,951 miles

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

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH.

NEAR SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR NOT SECURE,

Pass 8 Aug 2006 37,727 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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S819 ENJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S819 ENJ, 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 S819 ENJ registered?

S819 ENJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S819 ENJ safe to buy?

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