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F4 RTO

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,113 mi
Last recorded83,113 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 RTO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 83,113 miles

FRONT ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN +O/S/F TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGES +N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 1 Mar 2019 83,113 miles

FRONT ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN +O/S/F TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGES +N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 76,689 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire broken

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 76,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wire broken

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 70,675 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pads warning light on

Pass 19 Jan 2016 58,591 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake wear sensor broken

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak from offside front engine

Fail 13 Jan 2016 58,401 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake wear sensor broken

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak from offside front engine

Pass 13 Nov 2014 52,073 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 13 Nov 2014 52,073 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2013 48,384 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 44,397 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 44,383 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Airbag light on

Pass 25 Nov 2011 40,377 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 34,378 miles

boeh front tyres wearing on edges.

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 8 Dec 2010 34,378 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

boeh front tyres wearing on edges.

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 82,747 miles

n/s/r drive shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 28 Oct 2009 82,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 17 Dec 2008 81,474 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 81,473 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

nearside front brake pads lower than offside front

offside rear shockabsorber damp

play in steering rack

rear brake discs badly corroded

rumble from both front wheels but sounds like brake noise

Pass 8 Dec 2007 78,038 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 67,457 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 56,014 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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F4 RTO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F4 RTO, 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 F4 RTO registered?

F4 RTO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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