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R120 GNK

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,937 mi
Last recorded107,937 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 GNK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2016 107,937 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 107,836 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 106,111 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 100,593 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 93,296 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 85,784 miles

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

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

Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

hand brake cables corroided

lower power steering pipe slightly corroided

Pass 9 May 2007 79,794 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 74,478 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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R120 GNK is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R120 GNK, 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 R120 GNK registered?

R120 GNK is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R120 GNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R120 GNK shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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