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M30 OKJ

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,752 mi
Last recorded132,752 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 OKJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 132,752 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Apr 2019 132,752 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Apr 2016 132,653 miles

offside rear tyre inner side wall small splits

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 27 Apr 2016 132,653 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre inner side wall small splits

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 27 May 2015 131,649 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 131,649 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 130,166 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 130,166 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2012 125,857 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 122,012 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 122,012 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 118,741 miles

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

all tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 27 May 2009 110,095 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2009 110,095 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 100,614 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 97,257 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 91,432 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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M30 OKJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M30 OKJ, 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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M30 OKJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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