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S96 KYY

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,600 mi
Last recorded59,600 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS96 KYY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 59,600 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 59,600 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 58,159 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 56,874 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 55,440 miles

wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 3 Sep 2015 53,871 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 51,997 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 50,421 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 48,743 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2012 48,743 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 47,112 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 45,259 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 43,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,285 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 37,661 miles

NS Windsceen washer jet part blocked.

NSF + OSF Tyres uneven wear.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,317 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 30,967 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

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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S96 KYY is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S96 KYY, 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 S96 KYY registered?

S96 KYY is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S96 KYY safe to buy?

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