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R180 VJB

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,638 mi
Last recorded75,638 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 VJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 75,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2016 75,422 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 75,284 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 74,258 miles

rear pads worn

Pass 30 Jan 2014 69,564 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 55,528 miles

rear center brake lamp 50% operation.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 40,885 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 22,407 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 22,352 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2009 15,419 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 15,382 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 15,372 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 15,290 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 14,158 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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R180 VJB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R180 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 R180 VJB registered?

R180 VJB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R180 VJB safe to buy?

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