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S96 UYB

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,326 mi
Last recorded89,326 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS96 UYB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 89,326 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 84,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 83,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion to suspension ironwork

Pass 28 Nov 2012 81,359 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise, front inner brake pads wearing.

advise, front tyres wearing on inner edges.

advise, o/s/f wiper blade starting to scratch screen.

Fail 28 Nov 2012 81,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise, front inner brake pads wearing.

advise, front tyres wearing on inner edges.

advise, o/s/f wiper blade starting to scratch screen.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 77,042 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 77,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 71,111 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 67,458 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 64,131 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 58,859 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 24 Nov 2006 52,767 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 46,590 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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S96 UYB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UYB, 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

How do I check the history of S96 UYB?

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What year was S96 UYB registered?

S96 UYB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S96 UYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S96 UYB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S96 UYB have outstanding finance?

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