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S97 FKN

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,753 mi
Last recorded95,753 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 FKN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 95,753 miles

ALL FOUR DISC BRAKES CORROSION PRESENT .........

CORROSION PRESENT TO BOTH OUTER SKIN SILLS .....

Pass 17 Oct 2020 92,900 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 92,150 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 92,149 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 91,098 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 91,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 87,582 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 87,582 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,990 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,144 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 81,075 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 79,575 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2013 79,516 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 77,262 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 69,688 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2012 69,688 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,710 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 58,709 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 48,208 miles

Exhaust cat rattles

Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,646 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 41,499 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 41,498 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,868 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 40,860 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 38,772 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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S97 FKN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S97 FKN, 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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S97 FKN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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