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R301 WLL

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,338 mi
Last recorded114,338 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 WLL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 114,338 miles

drivers seat loose on runners

offside wiper blade split on end

Fail 2 May 2017 114,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

drivers seat loose on runners

offside wiper blade split on end

Pass 26 Mar 2016 109,564 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 109,564 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 105,467 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 100,572 miles

O/s/r tyre inner sidewall slightly deteriorating.

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 100,572 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/s/r tyre inner sidewall slightly deteriorating.

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 95,334 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 90,466 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 88,346 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 82,331 miles

both front lower arms have play

rear pads getting low

Pass 23 Jan 2009 76,060 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 66,125 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 66,100 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres starting to perish and nearside front side wall split

Pass 1 Jul 2006 59,831 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 WLL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WLL, 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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What year was R301 WLL registered?

R301 WLL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R301 WLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R301 WLL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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