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S856 KGB

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,784 mi
Last recorded130,784 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS856 KGB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2021 130,784 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Parking brake very low effort at wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 130,162 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 129,118 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 128,805 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 128,799 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle beam bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle beam bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounting missing (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working water leaking onto floor (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing after cat on joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside wiper blade split

Oil leak ()

front brakes 20% imbalance

handbrake only just met min requirements 17%

Pass 2 Jun 2016 128,297 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 127,927 miles

all tyres heavily cracked

heavily waxoiled making inspection hard

Pass 11 Jun 2014 126,890 miles

all tyres heavily cracked

heavy waxoil making inspection hard

Fail 10 Jun 2014 126,890 miles

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

all tyres heavily cracked

heavy waxoil making inspection hard

Pass 31 May 2013 125,284 miles

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

all tyres cracking

heavy waxoiling making inspection hard

washers omly just working

Pass 11 Jun 2012 124,088 miles

heavy waxoiling of underbody steering and brake components

nsf wheel has slight play

osf brake has slight bind

Pass 3 Jun 2011 121,171 miles

all metal brake pipes heavily greased making inspection hard

underbody has heavy waxoiling making inspection hard

Fail 31 May 2011 122,103 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all metal brake pipes heavily greased making inspection hard

underbody has heavy waxoiling making inspection hard

Pass 13 Apr 2010 118,115 miles

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

both front bottom balljoints may begining to show signs of wear

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2010 118,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front bottom balljoints may begining to show signs of wear

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

near side front brake disc corroded on inner and outer face

Pass 8 Apr 2009 110,872 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

emissions fault passed on default only

Fail 2 Apr 2009 110,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

emissions fault passed on default only

Pass 14 Mar 2008 103,491 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 103,348 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 92,508 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 92,508 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 80,772 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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S856 KGB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S856 KGB, 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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S856 KGB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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