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R194 LGN

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,640 mi
Last recorded63,640 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 LGN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 63,640 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 62,824 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 62,210 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 61,691 miles

AirConditioning system leak [UV Dye visable] from RecieverDrier area.

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 61,047 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 58,678 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slighty

driver seat slighty insecure

front tyres perished

Pass 12 Jul 2012 57,026 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 55,573 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 53,631 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 53,631 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 52,488 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 52,488 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,061 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 51,061 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 49,888 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 48,789 miles

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

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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R194 LGN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc 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 R194 LGN, 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 R194 LGN registered?

R194 LGN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R194 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R194 LGN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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