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R154 TNP

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

89,149 mi
Last recorded89,149 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 TNP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 89,149 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 89,149 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 88,850 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 88,283 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Feb 2021 87,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 87,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside components corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 86,661 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 86,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underside components corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 84,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (3.5.1i)

underside components corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2016 84,604 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (3.5.1i)

underside components corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 83,784 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 82,219 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 80,602 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 80,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 72,458 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear differential has a slight oil leak on nearside

Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,458 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear differential has a slight oil leak on nearside

Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,140 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 72,140 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 69,336 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 62,132 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 62,132 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 52,656 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 51,145 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 51,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 43,313 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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R154 TNP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R154 TNP, 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 R154 TNP registered?

R154 TNP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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