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S928 LLT

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,906 mi
Last recorded48,906 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS928 LLT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 48,906 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 48,031 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 47,037 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 46,316 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 45,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 44,797 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 44,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 44,191 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 43,352 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 43,352 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 42,628 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 42,628 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 42,065 miles

srs warning light remains on

Fail 17 Jan 2012 42,055 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

srs warning light remains on

Pass 17 Jan 2011 41,610 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 40,977 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 40,207 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 39,411 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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S928 LLT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S928 LLT, 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

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What year was S928 LLT registered?

S928 LLT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 October 1998.

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