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PEZ 4541

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,631 mi
Last recorded117,631 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEZ 4541
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 117,631 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 117,620 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 117,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Position lamp not working both offside and nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front fog light switch remains on

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Parking brake cable corroded on os and ns

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

horn insecure hitting road wheel

Pass 25 Jul 2014 116,153 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 111,846 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 108,449 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 104,443 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 104,443 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)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2008 97,454 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate poor condition,surface rust to rear brake pipes.corrosion to exhaust

Pass 16 Feb 2008 97,454 miles

front number plate poor condition,surface rust to rear brake pipes.corrosion to exhaust

Pass 16 Feb 2007 88,771 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 78,691 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 78,691 miles

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

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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PEZ 4541 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 PEZ 4541, 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 PEZ 4541 registered?

PEZ 4541 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is PEZ 4541 safe to buy?

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