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R115 HOB

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,321 mi
Last recorded72,321 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 72,321 miles

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2023 72,321 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2022 72,115 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 72,111 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 71,409 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 71,398 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 68,135 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear all covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses perished and cracked (3.6.B.4d)

general all over under body corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2018 68,135 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear all covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses perished and cracked (3.6.B.4d)

general all over under body corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2017 67,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner edge of brake disc corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner edge of brake disc corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 65,511 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 63,613 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 60,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 57,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,868 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 54,501 miles

covering on both handbrake cables split and water is getting into the cables

front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish and have become weak

n/s/r antiroll bar drop link not aligned correctly due to a poor bush

Pass 26 Aug 2011 51,872 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 48,150 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,680 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,692 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 36,094 miles

surface corrosion on underbody

Pass 12 Jun 2006 30,292 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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R115 HOB 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 81%.

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 R115 HOB, 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 R115 HOB registered?

R115 HOB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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