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GIL 7917

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

17,539 mi
Last recorded17,539 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 7917
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 17,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 17,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 16,906 miles

Offside Front Screw in tyre tread

Pass 7 Dec 2021 16,289 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 15,718 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 15,169 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 14,534 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 14,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 13,470 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 12,856 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 12,596 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 12,277 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 12,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 11,919 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 11,401 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 10,969 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 10,571 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 10,006 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 9,281 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 9,275 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 8,778 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 8,288 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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GIL 7917 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 GIL 7917, 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 GIL 7917 registered?

GIL 7917 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is GIL 7917 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 7917 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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