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S838 APH

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,561 mi
Last recorded101,561 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS838 APH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 101,561 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all 4 coil springs corroded and in poor condition

font anti roll bar corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2010 100,562 miles

lowering springs fitted

slight play both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 21 Mar 2009 98,193 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre perishing in tread

Pass 4 Mar 2008 94,329 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyre's are wearing on the inner edges

slight play in the offside front wheel

Fail 3 Mar 2008 94,329 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyre's are wearing on the inner edges

slight play in the offside front wheel

Pass 21 Mar 2007 89,427 miles

o/s/front brake hose fallen out of support bracket,(re-fitted).

Fail 21 Mar 2007 89,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/front brake hose fallen out of support bracket,(re-fitted).

Pass 25 Jan 2006 79,285 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 79,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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S838 APH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S838 APH, 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 S838 APH registered?

S838 APH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S838 APH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S838 APH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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