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R171 NUD

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,357 mi
Last recorded129,357 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 NUD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 129,357 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 127,075 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 127,041 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2016

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 126,773 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 126,452 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 125,545 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 125,545 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 123,857 miles

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

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2011 114,766 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 112,390 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 109,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 105,243 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 88,972 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 88,972 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 78,253 miles

rear brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

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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R171 NUD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R171 NUD, 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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R171 NUD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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