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S93 LKN

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,649 mi
Last recorded77,649 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS93 LKN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 77,649 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 76,818 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 75,765 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 75,765 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 47,422 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 74,692 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 69,069 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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S93 LKN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S93 LKN, 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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S93 LKN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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