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D12 DGL

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,287 mi
Last recorded89,287 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 DGL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 89,287 miles

Nearside rear steel brake pipe corroded.(suspension arm)

Offside rear outer sill corroded.

Fail 14 Jun 2019 89,267 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside rear steel brake pipe corroded.(suspension arm)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear outer sill corroded.

Pass 15 Jun 2018 87,223 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to the outer side wall

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 87,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to the outer side wall

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 85,287 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 85,269 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 83,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output main beam. (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 82,311 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

o/s/f tyre cracked,front suspension arms/subframe slightly corroded,front exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 30 Oct 2014 82,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre cracked,front suspension arms/subframe slightly corroded,front exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 7 Oct 2013 80,695 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 79,014 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 77,384 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 70,356 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 70,291 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 64,765 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 64,343 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 62,635 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 62,635 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 59,337 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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D12 DGL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 D12 DGL, 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 D12 DGL registered?

D12 DGL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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