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EDZ 7494

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,911 mi
Last recorded108,911 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDZ 7494
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 108,911 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 108,883 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 105,784 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 105,764 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 103,486 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 103,486 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 101,101 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 98,530 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 95,724 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 95,717 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 92,927 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 88,812 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 88,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 85,866 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 85,866 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 81,518 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 75,558 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 68,174 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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EDZ 7494 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EDZ 7494, 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 EDZ 7494 registered?

EDZ 7494 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is EDZ 7494 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDZ 7494 shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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