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R138 RVN

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,546 mi
Last recorded79,546 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 RVN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2010 79,546 miles

Neraside front head lamp is repaired to secure and it is reasonably satisfactory.

Offside front upper mud guard is missing.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 79,366 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R138 RVN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R138 RVN, 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 R138 RVN registered?

R138 RVN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R138 RVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R138 RVN shows 2 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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