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R21 MOF

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,640 mi
Last recorded18,640 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 MOF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 18,640 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 18,568 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 17,985 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 17,385 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 17,382 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

all four tyres perished and spliting

Pass 8 Aug 2014 16,498 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 14,940 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 13,235 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 13,235 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 9,428 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 9,428 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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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R21 MOF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R21 MOF, 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 R21 MOF registered?

R21 MOF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R21 MOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 MOF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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