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R199 BKK

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,101 mi
Last recorded114,101 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 BKK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 114,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust joint leaking

front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear exhaust box has a leak

Pass 19 Jul 2016 113,578 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 113,455 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake fluid level on MIn IMUM!

offside front brake grabbing slightly

offside rear inner brake pad wearing low

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 6 Nov 2014 111,980 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 111,973 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 105,998 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 95,962 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 95,962 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 80,355 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 71,578 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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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R199 BKK is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R199 BKK, 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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R199 BKK is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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