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S988 ORU

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,169 mi
Last recorded107,169 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 ORU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 107,169 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Jul 2015 106,768 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2015 106,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 106,098 miles

fuel pipes getting rusty

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 105,884 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear tyres on 3mm and cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2012 104,988 miles

air con condensor/pipe signs of dye leaking

rear tyres cracking. new now on front note different size to before

rear window/soft top damage

Fail 13 Jun 2012 104,958 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 18 May 2011 99,028 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front anti rollbar link rubber boot split on balljoint

nearside rear tyre has perishing in the tread but cords are not visible

offside rear tyre has perishing within the tread but cords are not visible

power steering belt perishing

Pass 20 May 2010 94,546 miles

rear indicator bulbs fadeing

slight noise of rear brake suspect rust on discs

surface rust on edges of all discs

Fail 18 May 2010 94,546 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear indicator bulbs fadeing

slight noise of rear brake suspect rust on discs

surface rust on edges of all discs

Fail 17 Apr 2009 90,134 miles

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

n/s front foot brake slow

o/s rear metal brake pipe rusted

Pass 17 Apr 2009 90,134 miles

n/s front foot brake slow

o/s rear metal brake pipe rusted

Pass 29 Apr 2008 80,790 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 80,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2007 71,313 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 66,327 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 61,747 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 61,747 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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S988 ORU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S988 ORU, 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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What year was S988 ORU registered?

S988 ORU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S988 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S988 ORU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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