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R155 GGP

1998 BMW Z3

Grey Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,590 mi
Last recorded112,590 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 GGP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 112,590 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 107,630 miles

body modification

Pass 19 Jan 2018 106,066 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

play in steering rack

Fail 17 Jan 2018 106,064 miles

All position lamps not working osf and osr (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2017 103,330 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 103,326 miles

Stop lamp not working n/s o/s (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 100,907 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 94,042 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

high level stop lamp disconnected

n/s outer handbrake cable split

permitted play in bottom ball joints

Fail 22 May 2014 94,042 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

high level stop lamp disconnected

n/s outer handbrake cable split

permitted play in bottom ball joints

Pass 15 May 2013 88,806 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 83,306 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 81,314 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 74,295 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR SUB FRAME - FORWARD BUSHES WORN

Pass 26 Mar 2008 67,286 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 67,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006 63,633 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 63,633 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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R155 GGP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Grey with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R155 GGP, 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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R155 GGP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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