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S83 BHC

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

140,717 mi
Last recorded140,717 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS83 BHC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 140,717 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 140,700 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 140,291 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material / n/s rear / front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective / nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 140,141 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 139,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded, close to excessive

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded, close to excessive

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear brake pipe corroded, close to excessive

Fail 16 Jan 2020 139,612 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded, close to excessive

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded, close to excessive

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear brake pipe corroded, close to excessive

Pass 24 Jan 2019 139,518 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 139,491 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 139,317 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

both rear metal brake pipes on suspension arms corroding

Fail 13 Feb 2018 139,312 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear metal brake pipes on suspension arms corroding

Pass 31 Dec 2016 139,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to rear joint (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 139,133 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 138,117 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

all exhaust hanger rubbers perished and splitting replacements required

Pass 8 Dec 2014 137,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 136,449 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 136,429 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)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 131,890 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2011 131,236 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 19 Jan 2011 130,684 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 130,684 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 108,748 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 108,458 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

deterioration to front registration plate

Pass 9 Jan 2009 88,711 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 70,074 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 69,657 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 65,529 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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S83 BHC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 S83 BHC, 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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S83 BHC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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