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S828 GUF

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,991 mi
Last recorded88,991 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS828 GUF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 88,991 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 88,942 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wires sticking out (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

gearbox output shaft leaking oil

pas belt split

Fail 17 Apr 2014 78,766 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

gearbox output shaft leaking oil

pas belt split

Pass 23 Apr 2013 75,946 miles

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

not all builbs working in center rear stop light

Fail 23 Apr 2013 75,942 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

not all builbs working in center rear stop light

Pass 19 Apr 2012 73,206 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 73,205 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 69,554 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 64,301 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 59,427 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2009 59,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front and rear pads wering thin

front ball joint carriers slight free play

front boomerang bushes slightly worn

Pass 10 Apr 2008 48,075 miles

front tyres just under 3mm both inner edges.

surface rust over rear exhaust, rear flexi-hose ferrules, rear subframe-to-body brackets and offside chassis leg, advise underseal/garderol.

Fail 4 Apr 2008 48,071 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Catalytic converter noisy

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres just under 3mm both inner edges.

surface rust over rear exhaust, rear flexi-hose ferrules, rear subframe-to-body brackets and offside chassis leg, advise underseal/garderol.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 47,098 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 47,010 miles

o/s and n/s brake flexible hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 1 May 2007 47,009 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

o/s and n/s/r brake flexible hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2005 44,298 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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S828 GUF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S828 GUF, 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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S828 GUF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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