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S8 LLY

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,687 mi
Last recorded12,687 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 LLY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 5 May 2022 12,687 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 12,267 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 11,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 10,983 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 9,891 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 9,152 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 8,543 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 7,261 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 6,667 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 6,282 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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S8 LLY is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S8 LLY, 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 S8 LLY?

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What year was S8 LLY registered?

S8 LLY is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S8 LLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 LLY shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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