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R257 KAR

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,421 mi
Last recorded73,421 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 KAR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2010 73,421 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 72,910 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 74,345 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2007 55,886 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 47,102 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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R257 KAR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R257 KAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R257 KAR registered?

R257 KAR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R257 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 KAR shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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