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R112 WBL

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,825 mi
Last recorded111,825 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 WBL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2020 111,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 110,938 miles

Offside Rear handbrake weak

Pass 3 Apr 2018 109,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/rear handbrake weak

Pass 30 Mar 2017 108,805 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 107,443 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 104,478 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 100,346 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 95,753 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 91,390 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 87,770 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 83,734 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 78,877 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 74,545 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 67,883 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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R112 WBL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R112 WBL, 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 R112 WBL registered?

R112 WBL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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