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K12 PLT

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,509 mi
Last recorded101,509 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 PLT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 101,509 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 101,509 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 100,399 miles

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

o/s/r handbrake slightly low

Fail 7 Jun 2013 100,384 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 95,088 miles

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

both rear tyres are wearing badly on inner edges/tread getting low

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear subframe bushes are worn

Fail 21 May 2012 95,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres are wearing badly on inner edges/tread getting low

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear subframe bushes are worn

Pass 6 Jun 2011 87,451 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 87,309 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 84,333 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 80,345 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 80,345 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2008 78,105 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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 11 May 2007 73,595 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 68,109 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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K12 PLT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 K12 PLT, 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 K12 PLT registered?

K12 PLT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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