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K3 RMC

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,796 mi
Last recorded51,796 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 RMC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 51,796 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 51,698 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 50,821 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 50,709 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 50,709 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,629 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 48,470 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 46,062 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 43,626 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 40,110 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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K3 RMC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 K3 RMC, 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 K3 RMC registered?

K3 RMC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is K3 RMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 RMC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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