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R121 UYW

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,149 mi
Last recorded11,149 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 UYW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2023 11,149 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 11,144 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 11,112 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 10,957 miles

tyres perished

Pass 20 Feb 2015 10,885 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 10,824 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 10,667 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 8,650 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 8,365 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 8,287 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 7,825 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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R121 UYW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R121 UYW, 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 R121 UYW registered?

R121 UYW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R121 UYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 UYW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R121 UYW have outstanding finance?

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