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S84 BPL

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,687 mi
Last recorded116,687 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS84 BPL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 116,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 115,240 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 114,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 114,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 113,202 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 112,139 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 110,883 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 108,856 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 102,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 102,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 95,390 miles

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

all suspension components rusty

both rear tyre depths 3mm

exhaust system very rusty

rear brake balance slightly uneven

Fail 24 Apr 2012 95,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all suspension components rusty

both rear tyre depths 3mm

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2011 82,600 miles

damage in zone b , but unable to see from drivers seat

Fail 24 Feb 2011 82,600 miles

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)

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

damage in zone b , but unable to see from drivers seat

Fail 26 Feb 2010 73,280 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 73,280 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 63,750 miles

coversfittednot allowing a full inspection

screen damaged below n/s wiper blade

Fail 23 Feb 2009 63,750 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coversfittednot allowing a full inspection

screen damaged below n/s wiper blade

Pass 10 Dec 2007 56,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 51,309 miles

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

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

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

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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S84 BPL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S84 BPL, 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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S84 BPL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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