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S963 LEC

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

108,590 mi
Last recorded108,590 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS963 LEC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 108,590 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2025 108,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 2 Aug 2024 108,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked and may soon require replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all jacking point mounting points very corroded(sills)

both outer sill covers very corroded at rear

Fail 1 Aug 2024 108,386 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked and may soon require replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all jacking point mounting points very corroded(sills)

both outer sill covers very corroded at rear

Pass 10 Aug 2023 108,249 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

floors rusty

slight corrosion to underside

suspension arms rusty

Fail 1 Aug 2023 108,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

floors rusty

slight corrosion to underside

suspension arms rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2022 108,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel tank traps rusty

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

steering and suspension components rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2022 108,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear suspension arm rusty

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

petrol tank straps rusty

slight underside corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2021 107,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

offside front steering rack has play

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Aug 2021 107,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

offside front steering rack has play

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2020 107,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 107,560 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

signs of corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

signs of corrosion to n/s o/s sills/floor

Fail 16 May 2019 107,544 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

signs of corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

signs of corrosion to n/s o/s sills/floor

Pass 26 Oct 2017 107,199 miles

all brake hoses starting to perrish

both outer sills corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2016 106,964 miles

one segment of high level brake light not working

sills corroding around jacking points

Fail 23 Sep 2016 106,964 miles

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

one segment of high level brake light not working

sills corroding around jacking points

Pass 12 Nov 2015 106,900 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 106,158 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 104,619 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all tyres appear very low on pressure

near side rear tyre has a screw in

Pass 8 Nov 2013 104,619 miles

all tyres appear very low on pressure

near side rear tyre has a screw in

Pass 8 Nov 2012 102,790 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 100,943 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 100,943 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 99,000 miles

N/S rear shock absorber appears to have been leaking and is geting weak in operation. Recommend replacement soon.

Rear flexi-brake hose end ferrules corroded.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 96,904 miles

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

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes have slight movement

both rear road springs corroded

near side front suspension lower ball joint has slight play

near side rear tyre badly cracked and worn bald on inner edge but is not full depth tread

Pass 6 Nov 2008 93,228 miles

L/H rear tyre cracking and wearing on inner edge. Recommend replacement.

Rear braek hose end ferrules starting to corrode.

Recommend replacement of l/h front side light bulb. Starting to get dim.

Screenwashers require adjustment.

Slight play in r/h front lower hub ball joint. Recommend replacement.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 89,246 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 75,107 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 75,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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S963 LEC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S963 LEC, 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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S963 LEC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 September 1998.

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