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L90 CRS

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,453 mi
Last recorded53,453 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 CRS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 53,453 miles

water leak on engine

Fail 7 Feb 2014 53,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

water leak on engine

Pass 22 Feb 2013 51,956 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 51,069 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 48,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs scored and pitted

Pass 9 Feb 2010 46,007 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 43,794 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 41,804 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 39,998 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 38,976 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 38,976 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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L90 CRS is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L90 CRS, 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

How do I check the history of L90 CRS?

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What year was L90 CRS registered?

L90 CRS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L90 CRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 CRS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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