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R102 BDX

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,071 mi
Last recorded111,071 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 BDX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 111,071 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

outer sill covers corroded

slight bind on front brakes

surface corrosion on suspension arms

Pass 15 Dec 2020 110,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 110,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 108,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 106,559 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 106,558 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2017 104,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2017 104,559 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 102,999 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel tank strap corroded

Offside sill section corroded on front edge.

Fail 20 Jun 2016 102,991 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 9 May 2015 102,227 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 100,628 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 100,597 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 100,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 92,484 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 8,769 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 85,281 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 85,281 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S front tyre has deep cracks on the tread shoulder which do not yet seem to expose the cords.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 81,159 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 81,159 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

front tyres starting to perrish

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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R102 BDX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R102 BDX, 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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R102 BDX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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