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R301 SPR

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,153 mi
Last recorded79,153 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 SPR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 79,153 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 78,394 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 77,173 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 76,595 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 75,814 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 74,245 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 73,315 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 73,315 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2013 72,492 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 71,309 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 68,696 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 68,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 67,379 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 62,209 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 62,208 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 61,406 miles

Front 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 7 Feb 2008 60,493 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 58,086 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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R301 SPR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc 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 R301 SPR, 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

How do I check the history of R301 SPR?

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What year was R301 SPR registered?

R301 SPR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R301 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R301 SPR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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