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S961 TKU

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,944 mi
Last recorded66,944 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS961 TKU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 66,944 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 63,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 62,083 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 61,410 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 57,754 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 54,821 miles

front tyres slight cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2008 53,921 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 53,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 51,448 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 51,448 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 49,897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advice n/s/f shock absorber slight leak not affecting damping effort

Pass 28 Jun 2006 49,727 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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S961 TKU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S961 TKU, 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 S961 TKU registered?

S961 TKU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S961 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S961 TKU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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