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R201 OMD

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,748 mi
Last recorded88,748 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 OMD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 88,748 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 87,440 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 84,663 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 84,660 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 79,486 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 79,486 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 77,562 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 74,344 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 74,344 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 67,825 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 67,825 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 63,201 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2013 60,131 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 55,432 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 50,580 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,938 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 44,938 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 44,742 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,789 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 41,408 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 39,352 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 36,950 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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R201 OMD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R201 OMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R201 OMD registered?

R201 OMD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R201 OMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R201 OMD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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