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R282 LSC

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

105,718 mi
Last recorded105,718 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 LSC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 105,718 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 both sides bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 105,715 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low X 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Spring brake caliper missing (1.2.1 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 both sides bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 94,622 miles

Both oversills holed and corroded but not considered structural.

Fail 12 May 2021 94,612 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Both oversills holed and corroded but not considered structural.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 89,418 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 89,025 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 88,951 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 88,582 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 86,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded at gearbox mount

Pass 8 May 2014 83,616 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 80,341 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 77,218 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 74,315 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 72,841 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 71,049 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 66,330 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 60,743 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 55,148 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 51,837 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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R282 LSC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R282 LSC, 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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R282 LSC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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