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R162 OMG

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

98,826 mi
Last recorded98,826 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 OMG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 98,826 miles

both outer sill covers starting to corrode

Fail 14 Sep 2021 98,799 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both outer sill covers starting to corrode

Pass 5 Oct 2020 97,940 miles

Both outer sill covers (bolt-on panels) corroded at front and rear - particularly nearside

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear of floor ()

General corrosion to all suspension components and rear subframe

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer outer skin corroding and detaching

Fail 28 Sep 2020 97,920 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both outer sill covers (bolt-on panels) corroded at front and rear - particularly nearside

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear of floor ()

General corrosion to all suspension components and rear subframe

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer outer skin corroding and detaching

Pass 3 Jun 2019 96,620 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable sleave corroded/deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable sleave corroded/deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencers deteriorated/corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 96,449 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Sill panel has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator has a slight leak of coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sill panel has slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Outer Exhaust silencer casing corroded/deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2018 96,449 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Sill panel has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator has a slight leak of coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sill panel has slight corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Outer Exhaust silencer casing corroded/deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2017 96,378 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Exhaust backbox corroded & deteriorated

Fuel pipes corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Side skirts fitted - cannot fully assess sills. / General corrosion to vehicle

Pass 27 May 2016 96,170 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 96,170 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 95,962 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

wipers split

Pass 30 May 2014 95,518 miles

coolant leak

Fail 30 May 2014 95,518 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coolant leak

Pass 8 May 2013 94,837 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 94,837 miles

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 92,333 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 92,333 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

brake fluid low

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside front shock absorbers damp

offside steering rack knuckle joiunt has slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2010 86,617 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 86,617 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust mounting broken but still supporting exhaust

Pass 4 Jun 2009 71,324 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 71,323 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 56,384 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 56,384 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 49,532 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 49,532 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R162 OMG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 R162 OMG, 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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R162 OMG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 February 1998.

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