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S97 LAN

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,144 mi
Last recorded63,144 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 LAN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 63,144 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 61,015 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 60,946 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 58,234 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2008 54,970 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 48,692 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 44,177 miles

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

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 LAN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S97 LAN, 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 S97 LAN registered?

S97 LAN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S97 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S97 LAN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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