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R117 VES

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,097 mi
Last recorded128,097 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 VES
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 128,097 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 128,066 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 119,890 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Arm bracket corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F->R (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 30 May 2019 119,890 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Arm bracket corroded

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material F->R (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 112,300 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear fuel lines corroded

small bracket corroded/holed at nearside rear inner sill/subframe area. Not considered supportive.

Pass 3 Jun 2017 108,160 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 107,573 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 103,670 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 92,879 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 92,879 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

front shock absorbers soft

Pass 10 Feb 2010 84,886 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 84,886 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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R117 VES is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R117 VES, 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 R117 VES registered?

R117 VES is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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