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S91 DGU

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

155,078 mi
Last recorded155,078 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS91 DGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 155,078 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 153,082 miles

Offside Front and o\s\r tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 151,151 miles

Front both sides front tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 151,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 149,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 149,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 149,058 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 149,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 148,003 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 148,003 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 146,404 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges n/s/f is nearing 2mm of tread

both rear tyres are nearing minimum tread limits o/s/r is wearing on inner edge and has a nail in the tread

Pass 30 Jul 2014 142,757 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 139,432 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 136,277 miles

o/s/f track rod end has slight freeplay

Fail 12 Aug 2011 131,188 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 131,188 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 121,093 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 112,093 miles

Number plates have cartoon with GB logo

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 112,093 miles

Number plates have cartoon with GB logo

Pass 16 Oct 2008 98,197 miles

front brake pads worn

lower steering coupling worn

nearside front tyre on limit

offside front tyre nearing limit

Pass 22 Oct 2007 89,719 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 79,336 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 64,556 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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S91 DGU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S91 DGU, 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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S91 DGU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 October 1998.

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