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R287 GRL

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,131 mi
Last recorded86,131 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 GRL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 86,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,063 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 81,061 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 76,534 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 70,426 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 65,637 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 62,227 miles

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

front brakes unbalanced

Pass 17 Jan 2013 59,390 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 58,112 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

genaral corrosin devolping to exhaust system

Fail 27 Jan 2012 58,112 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

genaral corrosin devolping to exhaust system

Pass 14 Oct 2010 56,899 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 55,536 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 54,409 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 53,232 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 51,748 miles

Exhaust rusty/ Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 18 Feb 2006 45,192 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 45,192 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2005 43,348 miles

both rear tyres worn on edge

front discs and pads getting worn

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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R287 GRL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R287 GRL, 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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R287 GRL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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