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MHZ 3320

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,891 mi
Last recorded100,891 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHZ 3320
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 100,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 100,538 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 100,265 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 99,994 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 99,139 miles

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

Nearside play in inner steering rack

Offside play in inner steering rack

Fail 7 Jun 2016 99,139 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside play in inner steering rack

Offside play in inner steering rack

Pass 11 Jun 2015 98,177 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 98,173 miles

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)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 96,042 miles

Corrosion to front to rear brake pipe.

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

Fail 30 May 2014 96,037 miles

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

Corrosion to front to rear brake pipe.

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 94,428 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 91,094 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 90,822 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 82,666 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 82,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 73,702 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 67,628 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 67,579 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside front brake disc pitted

Pass 29 Sep 2007 61,568 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 56,567 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 44,586 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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MHZ 3320 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MHZ 3320, 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 MHZ 3320 registered?

MHZ 3320 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is MHZ 3320 safe to buy?

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