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R242 XGU

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,155 mi
Last recorded59,155 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 XGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 59,155 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 58,254 miles

Both rear tyres splitting in inner sidewalls

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 58,252 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Both rear tyres splitting in inner sidewalls

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 55,999 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

N/s/front tyre perished & cracking

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just above limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 55,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

N/s/front tyre perished & cracking

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just above limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,405 miles

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

front tyres perished slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2015 51,140 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 51,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 48,587 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 46,271 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 44,373 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 41,645 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,648 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,769 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,344 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 34,129 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 30,619 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 XGU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R242 XGU, 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 R242 XGU registered?

R242 XGU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R242 XGU safe to buy?

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