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S870 TVG

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,087 mi
Last recorded97,087 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS870 TVG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2008 97,087 miles

advise inspection of parking brake components....

front brake discs worn, advise replacements...

front number plate contaminated.....

o/s/f & o/s/r inner wheel rims distorted....

rear brake discs corroding.....

Pass 10 Oct 2006 90,138 miles

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

both rear tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

Fail 25 Sep 2006 89,925 miles

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

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

emissions erratic †both rear tyres split on inner sidewalls

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 TVG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S870 TVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S870 TVG?

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What year was S870 TVG registered?

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

Is S870 TVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S870 TVG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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