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K155 PNK

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,163 mi
Last recorded48,163 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 PNK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 48,163 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 47,961 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 47,957 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch does not stay on (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 46,773 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 46,771 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2021 46,037 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 46,037 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Does not turn off (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2020 45,725 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 45,222 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 45,192 miles

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

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2017 45,192 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 44,411 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 43,168 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 42,242 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 42,242 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 41,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

catalyst converter has slight internal rattle

fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2012 40,873 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,158 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 40,211 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 39,541 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 37,925 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 35,498 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 32,900 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 19 Jan 2006 32,256 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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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K155 PNK is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 K155 PNK, 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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K155 PNK is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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