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R167 XYB

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,979 mi
Last recorded64,979 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 XYB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 64,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear under body pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres perishing

slight corrosion to rear lower suspension arms

Pass 4 May 2018 62,611 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion to rear suspension arms

Pass 4 Apr 2017 58,985 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 58,983 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear between flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

general surface rust to suspension components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 58,817 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 58,646 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 58,312 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 58,312 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 56,756 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,756 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 55,089 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 53,059 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 50,200 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 47,023 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 42,670 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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R167 XYB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XYB, 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 R167 XYB registered?

R167 XYB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R167 XYB safe to buy?

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