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R129 DKE

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,823 mi
Last recorded104,823 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 DKE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 104,823 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 104,021 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 102,147 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 98,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 95,476 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2014 95,475 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2013 93,234 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 85,754 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 85,754 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 78,524 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 74,830 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 5 Oct 2010 74,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 69,667 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 69,667 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 66,602 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

very slight leak from n/s/f suspension strut

Pass 8 Aug 2007 63,866 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 63,866 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 61,963 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 61,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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R129 DKE is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R129 DKE, 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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R129 DKE is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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