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S860 OPO

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,717 mi
Last recorded78,717 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS860 OPO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 78,717 miles

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

handbrake cable outer casing corroded & broken

Fail 21 May 2012 78,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake cable outer casing corroded & broken

Pass 20 May 2011 64,121 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 62,958 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 61,705 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 60,231 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 58,338 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2006 55,726 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag warning lamp staying on

nail in tyre

Pass 22 May 2006 55,726 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

nail in tyre

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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S860 OPO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S860 OPO, 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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What year was S860 OPO registered?

S860 OPO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S860 OPO safe to buy?

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