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R118 HOB

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

66,501 mi
Last recorded66,501 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 HOB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 66,501 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 66,283 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 65,953 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 65,739 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 65,567 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 65,116 miles

Exhaust mounting defective forward mounting bracket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 64,688 miles

rear offside + nearside brake pipes corroded

rear offside brake pads worn

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2016 64,120 miles

rear offside brake pads worn

rear offside + nearside brake pipes corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2015 63,819 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear offside brake pads worn

rear offside+nearside brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 63,184 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 59,509 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 54,156 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 51,037 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 50,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 45,630 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 36,924 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 27,979 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R118 HOB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R118 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R118 HOB registered?

R118 HOB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R118 HOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 HOB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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