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S860 RHH

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,619 mi
Last recorded82,619 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS860 RHH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 82,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust cracked after middle box, (7.1.2)

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

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

damage to n/s/f outer sill

Fail 15 Aug 2017 82,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust cracked after middle box, (7.1.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

damage to n/s/f outer sill

Fail 15 Jun 2017 82,617 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center hanger missing (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked and blowing after middle box (7.1.2)

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

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

damage to n/s front outer sill

Pass 16 Jul 2016 80,262 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 74,181 miles

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

brake pipes showing corrison

damage to n/s front sill

Fail 9 Jun 2015 74,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes showing corrison

damage to n/s front sill

Pass 9 May 2014 71,926 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 69,511 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 69,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 66,634 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 66,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 63,386 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 63,380 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 60,158 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag warning light stays on

Pass 20 Apr 2009 56,772 miles

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

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

airbag warning light stays on

Pass 21 Apr 2008 67,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 48,300 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 48,297 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 48,297 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 42,909 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 42,909 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.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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S860 RHH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S860 RHH, 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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S860 RHH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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