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S949 VPV

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,413 mi
Last recorded36,413 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 VPV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 36,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 36,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 36,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 36,346 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 36,320 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

general suspension surface corrosion

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2017 36,320 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general suspension surface corrosion

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2016 36,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 27 May 2014 36,190 miles

Brake hose ferrules rusting

Exhaust very rusty in places.

Petrol tank straps rusty.

Ubderside generally corroding, vehicle appears to have been stood unused for some time.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 35,664 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings,petrol tank straps rusting

Pass 7 Feb 2012 34,960 miles

exhaust rusty in places, rear brake pipes beginning to corrode.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 34,720 miles

exhaust very rustyin places, headlamp aims just within set limits, wiperclearance just adequate

Pass 13 Oct 2009 31,672 miles

nsr tyre tread well worn, exhaust very rusty in places, headlamp aims just within set limits.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 30,297 miles

rear tyre treads well worn, headlamp aims just within set limits.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 28,205 miles

Headlamps just within set limits for aim, rear tyres well worn and perished and nsr tyre very well worn on inner edge, wiper clearance just adequate, exhaust very rusty in places, slight oil contamination on steering rack, appears to be from engine.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,614 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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S949 VPV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S949 VPV, 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 S949 VPV registered?

S949 VPV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S949 VPV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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