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R172 VJB

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,670 mi
Last recorded104,670 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 VJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 104,670 miles

car been standing heavley under sealed front number plate poor 2 read

Fail 20 Apr 2021 104,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

car been standing heavley under sealed front number plate poor 2 read

Fail 8 Mar 2021 104,670 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both outer reares main front 2 rear hand brake cables swolen osr (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged off s r hand brake has no movment low reading (1.1.15 (a))

all disks liped rusted recomend needs serviced

car been sill sceurt fited bolted on crossion poor weak floor pan light corrision and on power stearing pies

Pass 23 Jul 2014 104,304 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 104,132 miles

both sills have slight corrosion

front reg plate scratched

nearside front fog lamp cracked

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

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

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

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

all 4 brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 103,660 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 103,595 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2011 101,371 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 94,738 miles

1 NUMBER PLATE LAMP DIM

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 91,895 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 91,895 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 88,064 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 82,522 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 75,766 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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R172 VJB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R172 VJB, 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 R172 VJB registered?

R172 VJB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R172 VJB safe to buy?

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