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S91 OFJ

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,329 mi
Last recorded19,329 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS91 OFJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2018 19,329 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 19,219 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 19,080 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 18,310 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 18,069 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 18,057 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 17,747 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 17,628 miles

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

corrosion to suspention components

small hole in offside steering rack boot

Pass 14 Apr 2012 17,409 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 17,136 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 16,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both number plates deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2009 16,041 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 15,625 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 15,150 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 14,426 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 OFJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S91 OFJ, 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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What year was S91 OFJ registered?

S91 OFJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S91 OFJ safe to buy?

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