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R220 WLC

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,215 mi
Last recorded138,215 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 WLC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 138,215 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 138,163 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 126,189 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 110,016 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 105,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 98,414 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 96,279 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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R220 WLC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R220 WLC, 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 R220 WLC registered?

R220 WLC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R220 WLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R220 WLC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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