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S901 VNG

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

95,718 mi
Last recorded95,718 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS901 VNG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 95,718 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 23 Dec 2016 95,606 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 8 Jan 2016 86,867 miles

both front fog lamps glass broken

n/s/f suspension leg damp arear upper section

Fail 29 Dec 2015 86,808 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases req rear section of exhaust (7.1.2)

both front fog lamps glass broken

n/s/f suspension leg damp arear upper section

Pass 12 Dec 2014 81,501 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust in poor condition

front brake pipes starting to corrode

nail in offside rear tyre

play in front lower suspension arm bushes

rear suspension arms starting to corrode

Fail 5 Dec 2014 81,449 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust in poor condition

front brake pipes starting to corrode

nail in offside rear tyre

play in front lower suspension arm bushes

rear suspension arms starting to corrode

Pass 23 Dec 2013 78,086 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2013 78,073 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2012 74,167 miles

air bag light on

brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust in poor condition

front tyres wearing on edges advise replacement

nearside front lower arm bushe split

outer floor starting to corrode

rear tyres on 2mm

slight play offside front lower arm bush

Fail 20 Dec 2012 74,017 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on

brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust in poor condition

front tyres wearing on edges advise replacement

nearside front lower arm bushe split

outer floor starting to corrode

rear tyres on 2mm

slight play offside front lower arm bush

Pass 22 Dec 2011 69,142 miles

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

air bag light on

brake pipes starting to corrode

lower arm bushes starting to split

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust in poor condition advise replacement

Pass 30 Dec 2010 64,894 miles

air bag light on

brake pipes starting to corrode

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Dec 2010 64,827 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

brake pipes starting to corrode

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Dec 2009 60,657 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 54,458 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake flexi-hoses cracked (advise replace nearside)

offside front brake disc starting to corrode

Fail 1 Dec 2008 54,409 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake pipes starting to corrode

front brake flexi-hoses cracked (advise replace nearside)

offside front brake disc starting to corrode

Pass 31 Dec 2007 47,802 miles

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

brake pipes rusting

front exhaust bracket in poor condition

front no/ plate damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2006 41,370 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

slight damage to front number plate

slight play in both sides front lower ball joint rubbers

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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S901 VNG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S901 VNG, 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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S901 VNG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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