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R147 HOB

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,189 mi
Last recorded129,189 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 HOB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 129,189 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 122,507 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 114,225 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 114,225 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 101,455 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 101,455 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative inner coil spring adjuster sat on bump stop (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Detatched (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative lower spring adjuster on bump stop (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 97,485 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 96,868 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear to front all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 96,472 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 93,938 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 90,050 miles

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

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

all brake pipes greased

cut in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 13 Jun 2015 87,336 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 18 Jun 2014 81,253 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 76,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 71,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres have small little cracks

Pass 16 Dec 2009 59,135 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 59,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,406 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 48,661 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 46,473 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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R147 HOB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R147 HOB, 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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R147 HOB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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