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S92 FKO

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,703 mi
Last recorded116,703 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS92 FKO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2024 116,703 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint loose where it fits in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint loose where it fits in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded in places

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner sills where they join the floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills where they join the floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 115,656 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 114,711 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 112,583 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 110,758 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 109,294 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 108,217 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 106,484 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 106,040 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 105,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 104,685 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 98,938 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 89,111 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 81,151 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

Fail 13 Jul 2009 81,151 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 1 Jul 2008 71,851 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 62,436 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 52,185 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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S92 FKO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S92 FKO, 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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S92 FKO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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