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R211 RSA

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

39,700 mi
Last recorded39,700 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 RSA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 39,700 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe mounting bracket partially broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 39,180 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 38,008 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2017 35,809 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2016 32,103 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2016 32,101 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,379 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 29,379 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 28,227 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 31 May 2013 25,429 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 25,429 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2012 24,505 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 23,601 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 19,120 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 17,713 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2006 15,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 May 2006 15,395 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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R211 RSA is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R211 RSA, 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 R211 RSA registered?

R211 RSA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R211 RSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R211 RSA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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