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S993 VWA

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,006 mi
Last recorded134,006 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS993 VWA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 134,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 133,790 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 133,787 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 133,541 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 133,321 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 133,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front mirror unit insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 19 May 2018 132,837 miles

EXHAUST REAR SECTION CORRODED NEEDS ATTENTION

Fail 19 May 2018 132,837 miles

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

EXHAUST REAR SECTION CORRODED NEEDS ATTENTION

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

Pass 24 May 2017 131,759 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 131,748 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 125,917 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer layer deteriorated.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 116,863 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 108,548 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 100,217 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 90,987 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 81,184 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 73,831 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 64,659 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 57,845 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 57,092 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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S993 VWA is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S993 VWA, 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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S993 VWA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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