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R317 BWL

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,098 mi
Last recorded97,098 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 BWL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 97,098 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 95,174 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,815 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 91,999 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 91,999 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 90,654 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 82,566 miles

Front tyres starting to crack

Pass 13 Sep 2012 81,618 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 70,832 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 66,985 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 66,985 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2009 58,422 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 58,422 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 51,831 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 50,767 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 48,547 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 45,649 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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R317 BWL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R317 BWL, 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

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What year was R317 BWL registered?

R317 BWL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R317 BWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R317 BWL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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