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R104 UYW

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,041 mi
Last recorded98,041 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 UYW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 98,041 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 97,400 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 96,068 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 96,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 93,063 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 87,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both front tyre worn inner edge

both rear tyre worn inner edge and closed to legal limit

Fail 12 Feb 2015 87,240 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)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyre worn inner edge

both rear tyre worn inner edge and closed to legal limit

Pass 8 Feb 2014 83,201 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 78,555 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 72,167 miles

engine oil leak

imbalance on parking brake

nearside door mirror insecure

some movement in both sides of steering rack

some movement in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Fail 21 Feb 2012 72,154 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

imbalance on parking brake

nearside door mirror insecure

some movement in both sides of steering rack

some movement in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,082 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 63,875 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 58,572 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres deteriorating on sidewalls

Pass 31 Jan 2009 58,572 miles

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

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

both front tyres deteriorating on sidewalls

Pass 21 Feb 2008 57,568 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 55,652 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 54,021 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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R104 UYW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R104 UYW, 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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R104 UYW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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