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A2 VSO

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,129 mi
Last recorded64,129 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VSO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 64,129 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,950 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,753 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 61,765 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 61,765 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 60,978 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,461 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 59,698 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 59,698 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 59,283 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

both front wish bone bushes soft slight movement

exhaust joints rusty

Fail 4 Aug 2009 59,256 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

both front wish bone bushes soft slight movement

exhaust joints rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2005 57,974 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 57,912 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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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A2 VSO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A2 VSO, 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 A2 VSO registered?

A2 VSO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 January 1998.

Is A2 VSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 VSO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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