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S842 XOE

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

110,227 mi
Last recorded110,227 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 XOE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 110,227 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 109,688 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 109,686 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 108,491 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 108,489 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2011 104,999 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake disc's slightly corroded and pitted,

Fail 23 Feb 2011 104,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake disc's slightly corroded and pitted,

Pass 4 May 2010 102,897 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 102,884 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 98,660 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 98,660 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 90,729 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 79,366 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 79,360 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2006 73,525 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 73,525 miles

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

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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S842 XOE is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S842 XOE, 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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S842 XOE is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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