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K50 PRR

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,333 mi
Last recorded63,333 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 PRR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 63,333 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 63,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements stuck (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 63,328 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 62,974 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 62,204 miles

front flexi brake pipes perished

headlight lenes misted

Fail 1 Mar 2021 62,204 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front flexi brake pipes perished

headlight lenes misted

Pass 23 Mar 2020 61,402 miles

front brake reaction bushes worn

headlight lens misted

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2019 59,784 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking due to age

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2019 59,784 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracking due to age

Slight engine oil leak

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 57,427 miles

Gearbox exhaust clamp corroded

Slight oil leak from cam cover gasket

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2017 54,990 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 51,205 miles

front brake reaction bushes weak

rear brake pads low

slight play steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2015 48,849 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,056 miles

all tyres have flat spots

Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,212 miles

front flexi brake pipes perished

rear pads low

Fail 26 Mar 2013 47,212 miles

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

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

front flexi brake pipes perished

rear pads low

Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,276 miles

nearside front tyre on wear bars and perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 19 Mar 2011 43,782 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 40,989 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW

O/S WASHER PARTIALLY BLOCKED

Pass 30 Jul 2009 34,186 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 34,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 26,134 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 25,456 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 24,586 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 23,268 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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K50 PRR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K50 PRR, 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 K50 PRR registered?

K50 PRR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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