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R288 HJO

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,190 mi
Last recorded137,190 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 HJO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 137,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 135,768 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Chafing on body. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 134,921 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Chafing on body. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose that comes from power steering pump. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 134,921 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Nut missing from bolt on bracket before CAT and exhaust rubber not connected after CAT. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Chafing on body. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose that comes from power steering pump. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 131,197 miles

AUXILLARY BELT DETERIORATING

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2019 131,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

AUXILLARY BELT DETERIORATING

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 126,020 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front and rear suspension components have light surface corrosion upon them.

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 125,523 miles

Brake pipes greased.

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 124,748 miles

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Jul 2014 123,522 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 122,560 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 121,449 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 121,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 119,212 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 118,535 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 117,094 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 114,297 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 107,315 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 100,590 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Jan 2007 100,590 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2006 93,039 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 93,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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R288 HJO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R288 HJO, 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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R288 HJO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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