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R237 BKU

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,630 mi
Last recorded96,630 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 BKU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 May 2014 96,630 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 92,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2012 79,906 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 71,402 miles

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

O/S/F tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Fail 12 May 2011 71,402 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

O/S/F tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Pass 11 Apr 2010 65,291 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded & lipped

Both rear tyres wearing low & cracking in treads

Brake hoses perished

Front bumper cracked

OSR sidelight comes on when tapped

Rear silencer outer skin badly holed & corroded

Slight damage to nsr bumper corner

Surface corrosion to front brake discs

Suspension bushes flexing under load

minor kerb damage to various alloy rims

Fail 11 Apr 2010 65,291 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded & lipped

Both rear tyres wearing low & cracking in treads

Brake hoses perished

Front bumper cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSR sidelight comes on when tapped

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear silencer outer skin badly holed & corroded

Slight damage to nsr bumper corner

Surface corrosion to front brake discs

Suspension bushes flexing under load

minor kerb damage to various alloy rims

Pass 30 Mar 2009 61,602 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 57,965 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 57,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 5,255 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 42,480 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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R237 BKU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R237 BKU, 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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R237 BKU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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