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R234 VYX

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,908 mi
Last recorded54,908 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 VYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 54,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake poor

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 54,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high erratic (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake poor

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2016 53,539 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 49,796 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 48,276 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 46,464 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 43,652 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 41,234 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 38,771 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 35,863 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 30,709 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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R234 VYX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VYX, 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 R234 VYX registered?

R234 VYX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R234 VYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R234 VYX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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