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L14 YDB

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,442 mi
Last recorded75,442 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 YDB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2014 75,442 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 75,413 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2009 75,400 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 75,015 miles

Offside Rear Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 71,667 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 63,860 miles

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

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 22 Apr 2006 62,255 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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L14 YDB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L14 YDB, 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 L14 YDB registered?

L14 YDB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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