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R237 GGR

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,095 mi
Last recorded143,095 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 GGR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 143,095 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 138,343 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 138,343 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 134,063 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 134,063 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 126,193 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 125,856 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 125,852 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 124,794 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 May 2007 124,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2006 121,072 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 121,072 miles

Inner Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air con compressor leak gas and oil

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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 GGR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 GGR, 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 GGR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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