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S310FBN
Year1998
0-60mph5.3 sec
FuelPetrol
Power316 BHP
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BMW M COUPE

General information

Make BMW
Model Z3 M COUPE
Colour Silver
Year of manufacture 1998
Top speed 155 mph
0 - 60 mph 5.3 seconds
Gearbox 5 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 316 BHP
Max. torque 350 Nm at 3.250 rpm
Engine capacity 3.201 cc
Cylinders 6
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 16.9 mpg
Consumption extra urban 35.8 mpg
Consumption combined 25.2 mpg
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2022-03-06
Pictures 8
Listing price View report
source: cargurus.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2021-10-14
MOT pass rate
55 %
MOT passed 16
Failed MOT tests 13
Total advice items 79
Total items failed 43
MOT #29 2020-10-15 09:20
MOT test number 222628395186
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2021-10-14
Advice
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Whole underside vehicle advanced corrosion
MOT #28 2020-10-08 14:10
MOT test number 301145566122
Result Failed
MAJOR
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Advice
Whole underside vehicle advanced corrosion
MAJOR
Headlamp not working on dipped beam all switch missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Advice
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements switch missing (4.2.2 (a))
MAJOR
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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MOT #27 2019-09-30 08:41
MOT test number 654896405191
Result Passed
Advice
Various suspension components corroded
Advice
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advice
Underside corroded
Advice
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advice
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MOT #26 2018-10-18 15:13
MOT test number 635055562157
Result Passed
Advice
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advice
Underside of vehicle corroded, including suspension.
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MOT #25 2018-10-15 08:46
MOT test number 184490705820
Result Failed
Advice
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MAJOR
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front Jacking Point/Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MAJOR
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear Jacking Point/Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advice
Underside of vehicle corroded, including suspension.
MAJOR
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MAJOR
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front Jacking Point/Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Advice
Air Con Pipe from Pump to Condenser excessively corroded and broken.
MAJOR
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MOT #24 2017-11-15 13:20
MOT test number 228981045544
Result Passed
MOT #23 2017-11-14 14:52
MOT test number 421825459752
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Fail
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
MOT #22 2016-09-22 14:39
MOT test number 934617307893
Result Passed
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MOT #21 2016-09-22 08:34
MOT test number 739686270956
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
MOT #20 2015-10-28 10:03
MOT test number 384311969231
Result Passed
MOT #19 2014-11-20 12:10
MOT test number 468864224459
Result Passed
MOT #18 2014-11-20 12:10
MOT test number 346364224394
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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MOT #17 2013-12-02 12:16
MOT test number 649566533371
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Notice
Offside front brake back plate corroded
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advice
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Notice
Oil leak
Notice
Nearside rear brake back plate corroded
Advice
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
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MOT #16 2013-11-26 19:12
MOT test number 436210133423
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fail
Front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advice
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Notice
Oil leak
Advice
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Notice
Offside front brake back plate corroded
Advice
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fail
Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Fail
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Notice
Offside rear brake back plate corroded
MOT #15 2012-11-19 14:40
MOT test number 137984422314
Result Passed
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MOT #14 2012-11-09 13:54
MOT test number 447654412470
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advice
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advice
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Fail
Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)
Fail
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advice
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advice
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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MOT #13 2011-11-30 16:05
MOT test number 927634831308
Result Passed
Advice
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Notice
Advise r/h front brake caliper dust cover burst
Advice
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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MOT #12 2011-11-22 17:42
MOT test number 449846521490
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Advice
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Notice
Advise r/h front brake caliper dust cover burst
Advice
Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Fail
Front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advice
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Advice
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Notice
Front to rear fuel pipes corroded
Advice
Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
MOT #11 2010-12-09 10:26
MOT test number 212293940341
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advice
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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MOT #10 2010-12-06 09:30
MOT test number 112400340388
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advice
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advice
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
MOT #9 2009-12-01 12:01
MOT test number 522175539368
Result Passed
MOT #8 2009-11-26 13:49
MOT test number 561270939330
Result Failed
Fail
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Fail
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Fail
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
MOT #7 2008-11-28 15:32
MOT test number 110253038313
Result Passed
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MOT #6 2008-11-27 09:24
MOT test number 552042838397
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #5 2007-12-11 13:54
MOT test number 414355447485
Result Passed
MOT #4 2007-12-10 13:47
MOT test number 200394047306
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
MOT #3 2006-12-04 09:36
MOT test number 570658036394
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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MOT #2 2005-12-09 11:24
MOT test number 700083645380
Result Passed
MOT #1 2005-12-02 09:32
MOT test number 222046235354
Result Failed
Fail
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advice
Brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Fail
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Fail
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Notice
Slight play in steering rack at offside
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Tax & MOT check

Untaxed Tax expired: 15 May 2021
MOT Expired: 14 October 2021
Tax status 15 May 2021
Days left 1077 days too late
MOT expiry date 14 October 2021
Full MOT history See MOT history
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 30
First mileage registration 1998-10-20
Last registration 2020-10-15
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Registration #1 1998-10-20 22 mi
Registration #2 2005-12-02 36.681 mi
Registration #3 2005-12-09 36.748 mi
Registration #4 2006-12-04 39.856 mi
Registration #5 2007-12-10 44.068 mi
Registration #6 2007-12-11 44.068 mi
Registration #7 2008-11-27 47.622 mi
Registration #8 2008-11-28 47.622 mi
Registration #9 2009-11-26 50.616 mi
Registration #10 2009-12-01 50.616 mi
Registration #11 2010-12-06 54.105 mi
Registration #12 2010-12-09 54.105 mi
Registration #13 2011-11-22 56.391 mi
Registration #14 2011-11-30 56.400 mi
Registration #15 2012-11-09 59.197 mi
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Dimensions & weight

Width 1740 mm
Height 1288 mm
Length 4025 mm
Wheel base 2459 mm
Kerb weight 1350 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 51 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 3
Number of axles 2
Engine number 60461834

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