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H17 CRC

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,040 mi
Last recorded129,040 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 CRC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 129,040 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

front pads low

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroding

rear pads low

Pass 11 Apr 2007 121,957 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 121,914 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 104,563 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)

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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H17 CRC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H17 CRC, 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 H17 CRC registered?

H17 CRC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is H17 CRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 CRC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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