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S84 EDL

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,811 mi
Last recorded62,811 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS84 EDL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 62,811 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 61,353 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 61,353 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 60,089 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 57,591 miles

altered interior headlight adjuster to recheck lights

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,951 miles

Offside headlamp case slightly broken.

Exhaust system corroded.

Fuel tank securing strap corroded.

Fail 26 Mar 2015 55,923 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 53,138 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 57,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,647 miles

odometer illumination not working

Fail 27 Mar 2012 49,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

odometer illumination not working

Pass 17 Mar 2011 48,251 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 46,590 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,372 miles

rear top shock absorber bushes perishing.

Fail 1 Apr 2009 44,372 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

rear top shock absorber bushes perishing.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,438 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 28,284 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 28,284 miles

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

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

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

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 EDL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S84 EDL, 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 EDL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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