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R157 WLK

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,378 mi
Last recorded89,378 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 WLK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 89,378 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 86,464 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 84,041 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 84,041 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 83,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 81,236 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 81,236 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 78,588 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 69,388 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 69,388 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 66,066 miles

air bag light staying on

centre stop light inop (disconnected)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 62,552 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

air bag warning light staying on

Pass 7 Feb 2008 59,767 miles

airbag light indicates fault

Pass 30 Jan 2007 57,947 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 56,777 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 56,777 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

NOT ALL BULBS WORKING ON REAR HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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R157 WLK is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R157 WLK, 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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R157 WLK is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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