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S921 CWU

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,727 mi
Last recorded46,727 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS921 CWU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 46,727 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 46,727 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,624 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 43,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front brakes binding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 42,724 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 42,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 41,619 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,619 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 41,579 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 40,614 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,893 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,142 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 38,396 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate discoloured and cracked

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

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

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

Wipers smearing

Pass 24 Aug 2007 37,453 miles

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

Rear registration plate cracked

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 35,846 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 35,846 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front number plate water damaged

front tyres 1.0 - 1.6 mm edges

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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S921 CWU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S921 CWU, 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 S921 CWU registered?

S921 CWU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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