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S942 SNG

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,195 mi
Last recorded111,195 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS942 SNG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 111,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 111,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 111,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 111,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 110,135 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush has wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 105,585 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 101,877 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded return pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all 4 jacking blocks missing

Pass 8 Jun 2017 101,583 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 100,927 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 100,206 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 100,039 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 99,274 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 98,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 98,342 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 97,570 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 96,040 miles

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)

off side rear hand brake performance poor

Pass 19 May 2008 92,171 miles

air bag light on fan belt worn

Fail 12 May 2008 91,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on fan belt worn

Pass 30 Oct 2006 85,205 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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S942 SNG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 S942 SNG, 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 S942 SNG registered?

S942 SNG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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