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S863 AGE

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,197 mi
Last recorded117,197 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS863 AGE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 117,197 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 111,538 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 104,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear park brake effort not as good as expected

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

interior mirror missing

Pass 2 Aug 2019 102,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 100,964 miles

Nearside Front tyre lightly chaffing inner wheel arch on left lock

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 99,013 miles

Rear both sides tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2016 96,117 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 92,492 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 92,459 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 90,913 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 90,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 89,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s headlamp aim on max height, adjuster seized

Pass 11 Jun 2012 89,020 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 89,020 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 88,450 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 86,961 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 752,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 68,355 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 67,725 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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S863 AGE is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S863 AGE, 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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S863 AGE is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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