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R158 VYX

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,407 mi
Last recorded98,407 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 VYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 98,407 miles

Engine oil leak.

O/S Intermidiate steering rack end worn.

Rear discs coroded.

Fail 7 Apr 2011 98,401 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak.

O/S Intermidiate steering rack end worn.

Rear discs coroded.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 90,992 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008
Pass 2 May 2007 85,959 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 78,077 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 78,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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R158 VYX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R158 VYX, 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 R158 VYX registered?

R158 VYX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R158 VYX safe to buy?

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