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S935 APJ

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,363 mi
Last recorded96,363 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS935 APJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 96,363 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated and corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

exhaust system corroded and rear section deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

general chassis corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2019 95,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 94,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tires showing age related perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 93,142 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 92,692 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 92,682 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 92,104 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 May 2015 92,104 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 May 2014 90,349 miles

Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

Fail 23 Apr 2014 90,337 miles

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

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

Exhaust rear box starting to corrode.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 86,230 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 86,194 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 85,199 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

nail in offside front tyre

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2010 83,817 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 17 Mar 2010 83,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2009 83,233 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 83,233 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 82,103 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 82,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 80,346 miles

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

cuts in n/s/f and n/s/r tyres at walls

Fail 22 Feb 2007 80,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

cuts in n/s/f and n/s/r tyres at walls

Pass 9 Feb 2006 77,893 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)

oil leak

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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S935 APJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S935 APJ, 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 S935 APJ registered?

S935 APJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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