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R235 MAP

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,069 mi
Last recorded72,069 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 MAP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 72,069 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 71,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 71,492 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 71,076 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 64,879 miles

both/rear/and/n/s/front/tyre/perished

Fail 17 Feb 2012 64,876 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both/rear/and/n/s/front/tyre/perished

Fail 10 May 2011 63,301 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 63,301 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 60,927 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front tyre perrished

offside front tyre perrished

wiper blades worn /noisey

Pass 19 May 2009 58,008 miles

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

n/s/f brake reaction bush starting to split

Pass 6 Aug 2008 56,745 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 53,668 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 50,809 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 47,412 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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R235 MAP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R235 MAP, 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 R235 MAP registered?

R235 MAP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 March 1998.

Is R235 MAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 MAP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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