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R234 EBU

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,459 mi
Last recorded95,459 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 EBU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 95,459 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 92,148 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 92,148 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2011 88,629 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 88,625 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 86,957 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 86,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 84,815 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 74,634 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 61,051 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 56,514 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight damage to front number plate

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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R234 EBU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc 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 R234 EBU, 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 R234 EBU registered?

R234 EBU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R234 EBU 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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