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P8 MUN

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,452 mi
Last recorded75,452 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 MUN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2021 75,452 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 75,441 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 75,396 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,305 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 74,684 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 74,392 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 74,147 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 73,548 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 73,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 71,937 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 71,922 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 69,827 miles

front tyres....inner edges worn

one high-level stop lamp bulb not working

Pass 17 Oct 2009 67,640 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 66,590 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 65,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 63,048 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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P8 MUN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P8 MUN, 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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P8 MUN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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