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R242 CWX

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,294 mi
Last recorded133,294 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 CWX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 133,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

windscreen wahers provide fluid but jets faulty

Pass 22 Oct 2021 130,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

various metal brake pipes surface rusted

Fail 22 Oct 2021 130,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

various metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 130,123 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 129,374 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 129,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2018 127,997 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 127,955 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively merely hooked over wiper arm was not secure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 126,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 126,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 tears on inner and outer edges (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on lower suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on lower suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 116,644 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 116,704 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight oil leak

Gearbox fault,, jumping out first gear.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 114,402 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2015 114,402 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 108,762 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 108,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 99,990 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 99,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 94,750 miles

nearside front tyre perrished

Pass 12 Jul 2011 90,221 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 90,221 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 83,998 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 77,997 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 72,762 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 72,762 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 67,150 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 61,598 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 49,953 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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R242 CWX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R242 CWX, 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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R242 CWX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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