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R255 KUF

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,679 mi
Last recorded100,679 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 KUF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 100,679 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear brake back plate touching disc

Pass 26 Jun 2017 99,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 97,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 94,751 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 92,583 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2014 92,565 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 90,835 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 90,835 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 89,363 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 87,857 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Jul 2009 85,435 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 82,120 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 80,642 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 80,640 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 70,659 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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R255 KUF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R255 KUF, 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 R255 KUF registered?

R255 KUF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R255 KUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 KUF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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