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S870 FTE

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,339 mi
Last recorded71,339 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS870 FTE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 71,339 miles

FRont exhaust mounting corroded

General corrosion to supension componants

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

front exhaust mount corroded to excess but exhaust secure

headlight aims on lower limits

Fail 1 Jun 2013 68,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

exhaust gearbox mount corroded to excess (still secure)

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 21 May 2012 64,378 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 61,931 miles

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

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 61,931 miles

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

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 57,639 miles

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

front pads getting low

Fail 18 Sep 2009 57,632 miles

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

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

front pads getting low

offside front tyre heavily perished

Pass 9 Sep 2008 53,504 miles

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

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

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

nearside front headlight aim slightly low

nearside front tyre on limit

offside front headlight aim slightly high

slight wear in both front steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 14 Sep 2007 49,193 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 44,245 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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S870 FTE is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S870 FTE, 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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S870 FTE is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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