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CVL 8C

1998 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,766 mi
Last recorded98,766 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVL 8C
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 98,766 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 98,746 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 9 Mar 2022 97,653 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 97,653 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 96,619 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 96,619 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect colour (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect colour (0.1 (d))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 92,368 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2016 91,735 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Jul 2014 91,192 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 89,332 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 89,331 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 87,815 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 87,411 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 86,218 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 86,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 85,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center stop lamp has a bulb inop

Pass 19 Feb 2008 84,487 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 82,880 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 80,158 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 80,158 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 76,421 miles

Front number plate discoloured †Hi-level brake lamp segment not working

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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CVL 8C is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CVL 8C, 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 CVL 8C registered?

CVL 8C is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is CVL 8C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVL 8C shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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