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E3 CRE

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,865 mi
Last recorded59,865 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 CRE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 59,865 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 59,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2012 59,766 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 59,294 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 58,887 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 57,641 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 56,743 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 52,594 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 52,594 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 45,995 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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E3 CRE is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 E3 CRE, 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

How do I check the history of E3 CRE?

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What year was E3 CRE registered?

E3 CRE is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is E3 CRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 CRE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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