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R222 DGC

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,654 mi
Last recorded68,654 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR222 DGC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 68,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 67,510 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2019 66,968 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 66,509 miles

vehicle speedometer illumination slightly faded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 65,407 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 63,729 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 61,955 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 58,917 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 57,992 miles

rear tyre edges worn

Pass 14 Apr 2012 57,584 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 57,292 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 56,355 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 55,006 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 52,971 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 52,971 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 49,432 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 42,632 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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R222 DGC 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 94.1%.

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 R222 DGC, 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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R222 DGC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R222 DGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R222 DGC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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