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P44 AJD

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,071 mi
Last recorded125,071 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP44 AJD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 125,071 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 125,067 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 108,916 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 108,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 101,643 miles

OFFSIDE REAR + NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Fail 26 Apr 2013 101,643 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

OFFSIDE REAR + NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 13 Apr 2012 94,181 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 85,254 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 76,273 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 76,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 67,320 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 67,314 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 66,689 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 66,674 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 57,828 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 57,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 49,129 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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P44 AJD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P44 AJD, 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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P44 AJD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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