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R109 MAA

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

112,616 mi
Last recorded112,616 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 MAA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2014 112,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

wipers dont clear 100%

Pass 29 May 2013 107,568 miles

damage wheel rims.

deterioration exhaust and support brackets.

oil leak.

road marks front windscreen.

Fail 23 May 2013 107,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage wheel rims.

deterioration exhaust and support brackets.

oil leak.

road marks front windscreen.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 105,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn low on tread

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 102,273 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

neasrside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 1 Jul 2011 102,273 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

neasrside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 12 May 2010 99,729 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2010 99,729 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 95,996 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 14 Apr 2009 95,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 92,616 miles

Advise replacement of front brake pads as soon as possible.

Engine oil leaking onto steering rack.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside and offside front-lower swivel joints both have vertical and lateral wear.Advise replacement.

Nearside handbrake outer casing split and corroded.

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

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

Offside windscreen washer partially blocked.Advise replacement.

Rear exhaust silencer outer casings corroded.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 89,130 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 89,096 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

condinsation in rear lamp clusters

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 23 Jan 2006 86,207 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 86,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R109 MAA is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R109 MAA, 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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R109 MAA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 July 1998.

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