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M3 VJD

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,468 mi
Last recorded54,468 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 VJD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 54,468 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 54,468 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 54,253 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 53,959 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 53,286 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 21 Jan 2010 52,514 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 50,966 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 49,000 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 49,000 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 47,273 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 43,782 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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M3 VJD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M3 VJD, 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 M3 VJD registered?

M3 VJD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is M3 VJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 VJD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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