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S957 KDD

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,080 mi
Last recorded74,080 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS957 KDD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2025 74,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside body and components, surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2019 72,709 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 69,556 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 66,661 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 65,741 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 65,349 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 65,348 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 64,266 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 61,864 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 57,107 miles

both front steering arms worn

Pass 29 May 2008 49,727 miles

REAR TYRES WORN INNER EDGES. FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 29 May 2007 43,799 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 34,931 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 34,890 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 21 Feb 2006 32,054 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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S957 KDD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S957 KDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S957 KDD registered?

S957 KDD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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