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R167 BKK

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,530 mi
Last recorded110,530 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 BKK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 110,530 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 109,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 109,668 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 108,879 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 107,412 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside wiper blade has light split

Pass 17 Sep 2009 101,266 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 89,165 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 84,441 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 84,440 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 74,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R167 BKK is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R167 BKK, 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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R167 BKK is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R167 BKK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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