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L77 KJF

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,615 mi
Last recorded109,615 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 KJF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 109,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 109,610 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 108,701 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 106,837 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 106,836 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 103,176 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 103,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 101,851 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 101,294 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 99,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 96,482 miles

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Jan 2014 91,546 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 91,546 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 90,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 88,139 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 82,250 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 16 Jan 2010 67,829 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 62,532 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 57,584 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 52,903 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 47,594 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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L77 KJF 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 81%.

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 L77 KJF, 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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L77 KJF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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