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S875 HCG

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,960 mi
Last recorded70,960 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS875 HCG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 70,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 70,259 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 62,445 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 58,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 58,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 55,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 50,680 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 45,090 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 41,534 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 41,534 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,169 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,844 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 34,009 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

deep scratching on inside of w/screen. within zone a, advise replacement of w/screen.

n/s seat belt retainer is broken advise replacement

o/s/f washer jet is slightly blocked advise replacement.

rear number plate is cracked also has 3d lettering advise replacement.

v/slight play in both front tracking arms advise

Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,623 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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S875 HCG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S875 HCG, 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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S875 HCG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 September 1998.

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