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R115 HKV

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,455 mi
Last recorded108,455 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 HKV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2021 108,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front wings corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2020 101,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 100,976 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rubber hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear subframe corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 99,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 99,500 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 139,495 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 135,822 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 130,815 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 130,411 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 129,189 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 127,209 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 127,209 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 122,985 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 119,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 113,909 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 113,904 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 105,762 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 105,762 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 101,730 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 101,730 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

power steering belt slightly cracked. †exhaust very rusty. †all brake pipes starting to rust. †rear brake discs starting to corrode. †near side rear tyre close to 1.6mm.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 96,068 miles

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

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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R115 HKV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R115 HKV, 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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R115 HKV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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