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R145 GGR

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,868 mi
Last recorded17,868 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 GGR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 17,868 miles

all brake discs poor condition

exhaust bracket from gearbox broken, rattle

front number plate very poor condition, damaged

fuel tank straps poor condition

heavy corrosion to suspension components

surface rust to brake pipes

Fail 2 Oct 2018 17,868 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all brake discs poor condition

exhaust bracket from gearbox broken, rattle

front number plate very poor condition, damaged

fuel tank straps poor condition

heavy corrosion to suspension components

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 25 Sep 2017 17,683 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust

exhaust bracket from gearbox broken

front number plate very poor condition

fuel tank straps poor condition

heavy corrosion to suspension components

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 27 Sep 2016 17,272 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust system

exhaust bracket from gearbox broken/rattle

front number plate very poor condition

fuel tank straps poor condition

heavy corrosion to suspension components

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 30 Sep 2015 16,603 miles

Centre corrosion brake pipes

air-bag warning light inoperative.

corrosion all brake discs.

corrosion suspension components.

front number plate cracked.

n/s/f shock absorber damp.

Fail 10 Oct 2014 16,207 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake discs poor condition

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front coil springs

front number plate poor condition,damaged

heavy corrosion to suspension components

petrol tank straps poor condition

slight wear to all suspension bushes

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 10 Oct 2014 16,207 miles

all brake discs poor condition

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front coil springs

front number plate poor condition,damaged

heavy corrosion to suspension components

petrol tank straps poor condition

slight wear to all suspension bushes

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 24 Sep 2013 15,719 miles

all brake discs poor condition

all tyres cracks in tread

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust bracket from gearbox broken

front number plate very poor condition

front wiper blades poor condition

petrol tank straps poor condition

slight wear to front wishbone bushes

surface rust to all brake pipes

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 1 Oct 2012 15,210 miles

all brake discs poor condition

all tyres slight cracks in tread

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

front number plate poor condition

slight wear to front wishbone bushes

surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 17 Oct 2011 14,800 miles

all brake discs poor condition

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

front number plate poor condition

slight wear and play to front wishbone bushes

surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 21 Oct 2010 13,981 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust

exhaust bracket from gearbox broken

front number plate poor condition

slight play and wear to front wishbone bushes

surface rust to all brake pipes

underbody corrosion forming

Pass 1 Oct 2009 12,715 miles

corrsion to coil springs.

slight play steering rack n/s.

surface rust to brake pipes.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 11,661 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 11,661 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 3 Oct 2007 8,057 miles

front number plate poor condition.slight surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 11 Oct 2006 5,556 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 5,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2005 4,768 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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R145 GGR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R145 GGR, 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 R145 GGR registered?

R145 GGR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R145 GGR safe to buy?

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