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L80 GJS

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,102 mi
Last recorded80,102 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 GJS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 80,102 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 79,101 miles

fan belt perished

front d bushes worn

front tyres worn on inner adge

rear back box corroded

rear brake discs corroded

wishbone bushes worn

Fail 28 Sep 2012 79,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

fan belt perished

front brake discs pitted

front brake flexies perished

front d bushes worn

front tyres worn on inner adge

front wipers worn

rear back box corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 78,719 miles

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

both mirrors damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2010 78,701 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both mirrors damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2009 74,572 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 74,572 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres close to limit and worn unevenly

Pass 19 Jun 2008 72,207 miles

nearside parking brake

Pass 9 May 2007 64,993 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 61,297 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)

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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L80 GJS is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L80 GJS, 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 L80 GJS registered?

L80 GJS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is L80 GJS safe to buy?

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