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R215 VJB

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,482 mi
Last recorded68,482 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 VJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 68,482 miles

offside front anti roll bar link bar dust cover split

Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,072 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 51,599 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 41,275 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 39,627 miles

all rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2006 39,627 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

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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R215 VJB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R215 VJB, 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 R215 VJB registered?

R215 VJB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R215 VJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R215 VJB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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