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S93 LRF

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,314 mi
Last recorded94,314 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS93 LRF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 94,314 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left and right (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 91,693 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 91,691 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 89,932 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 89,932 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 87,266 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 85,258 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 85,258 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 82,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2016 79,503 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2015 78,518 miles

front brake imbalance

slight judder from offside front brake

wear in front lower suspension ball joints (nearside considerable)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 78,029 miles

nearside front lower suspension ball joint worn

Pass 4 Apr 2013 77,848 miles

slight play in front suspension lower ball joints

Pass 29 Mar 2012 76,923 miles

slight play in front suspension lower ball joints

Fail 23 Mar 2012 76,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in front suspension lower ball joints

Pass 12 Mar 2011 75,071 miles

slight play in front lower suspension ball joints

Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,727 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 59,095 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 57,081 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

o/s/f fog light glass cracked

Pass 1 May 2008 57,355 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 57,355 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 33,120 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 28,308 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 41,293 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 26,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LRF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S93 LRF, 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 LRF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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