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K77 DWG

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,768 mi
Last recorded76,768 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK77 DWG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 76,768 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 73,561 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 71,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 70,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 70,250 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 70,250 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 68,195 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 68,195 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 68,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 65,308 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 65,308 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 62,362 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 62,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 58,941 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 49,604 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 39,574 miles

Both front wiper blades slight streaking on screen but acceptable when tested

N/S/F brake binding slightly when rotated by hand.

N/S/F non obligatory front fog lamp lens broken.

N/S/F tyre rubber age related cracking to tread and sidewalls CONDITION JUST ACCEPTABLE.

O/S/F tyre rubber age related cracking to tread and sidewalls CONDITION JUST ACCEPTABLE.

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 38,608 miles

Both front tyres slighly perished

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

Slight wear o/s inner track rod

Pass 30 Jul 2008 36,191 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 31,812 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)

Pass 19 May 2006 28,214 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 19 May 2005 25,148 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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K77 DWG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K77 DWG, 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 K77 DWG registered?

K77 DWG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is K77 DWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K77 DWG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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