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R150 VOD

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,154 mi
Last recorded42,154 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 VOD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 42,154 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 42,124 miles

Fuel tank straps rusty

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 42,093 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 42,004 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,814 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 41,768 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 41,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f brake disc+pads deteriorating.

Pass 26 Jun 2010 41,744 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 41,386 miles

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 26 Jun 2009 41,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Jun 2008 40,883 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 40,518 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 39,235 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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R150 VOD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R150 VOD, 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 R150 VOD registered?

R150 VOD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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