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S830 DMR

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,848 mi
Last recorded66,848 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS830 DMR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 66,848 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 66,248 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 64,314 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 62,392 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 60,477 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 59,254 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 57,543 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 49,919 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 47,636 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 46,420 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 45,351 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 45,342 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 42,727 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2007 40,725 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 37,824 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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S830 DMR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S830 DMR, 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 S830 DMR registered?

S830 DMR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S830 DMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S830 DMR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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