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H12 DMH

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,647 mi
Last recorded87,647 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 DMH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 87,647 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 85,382 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 May 2017 85,381 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 83,496 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 83,496 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 81,320 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 81,316 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 77,135 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 77,135 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 74,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 74,996 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 72,080 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 72,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,379 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 64,370 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 59,937 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 56,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 56,126 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 52,353 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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H12 DMH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 H12 DMH, 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 H12 DMH registered?

H12 DMH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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