MOT Status
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70,816 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre slightly uneven wear on inner edge
Offside Front slightly uneven wear on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW Z3?
Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R278 DCV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 R278 DCV, 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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How do I check the history of R278 DCV?
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What year was R278 DCV registered?
R278 DCV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 June 1998.
Is R278 DCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R278 DCV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R278 DCV have outstanding finance?
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