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R201 DTM

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

107,287 mi
Last recorded107,287 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 DTM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 107,287 miles

Both headlights deteriated

Offside seat runners have play in them

Parking brake only just met limits

Very slight corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 4 May 2017 107,287 miles

Both headlights deteriated

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

Offside seat runners have play in them

Parking brake only just met limits

Very slight corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 2 May 2017 107,166 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windowsceen scratched by worn blade

Pass 3 May 2016 103,223 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 103,233 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 97,272 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 97,259 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 95,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

wiper scratches to os screen

Fail 17 Apr 2014 95,021 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

wiper scratches to os screen

Pass 13 Mar 2013 92,228 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 122,115 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

low reading from nearside park brake

Pass 14 Mar 2012 81,380 miles

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

petrol tank sopport strap corroded

surface corrosion on front suspension parts

surface corrosion on rear suspension parts

Fail 12 Mar 2012 81,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

petrol tank sopport strap corroded

surface corrosion on front suspension parts

surface corrosion on rear suspension parts

Pass 4 Mar 2011 77,245 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 77,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 73,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 73,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 61,737 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 58,241 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 54,989 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 54,903 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 51,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 3 Feb 2006 51,766 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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R201 DTM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 R201 DTM, 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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R201 DTM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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