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R228 RJM

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,501 mi
Last recorded44,501 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 RJM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 44,501 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 44,260 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 44,014 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 43,689 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 43,418 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 42,992 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 41,867 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2013 41,799 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 41,161 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 39,268 miles

front discs faces corroding

Fail 6 Dec 2010 39,268 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front discs faces corroding

Pass 2 Dec 2009 32,009 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 25,879 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,985 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 24,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre starting to split

Pass 26 Oct 2006 23,202 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to split in treads

Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,303 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edgess

Fail 25 Apr 2006 20,303 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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R228 RJM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R228 RJM, 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 R228 RJM registered?

R228 RJM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R228 RJM safe to buy?

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