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R319 CSF

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,101 mi
Last recorded105,101 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 CSF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 105,101 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 105,101 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 98,062 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 94,126 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and deteriorated. (4.1.E.1)

Note: O/s/f tyre deteriorated.

Note: Oil leak.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 89,784 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 87,067 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 87,007 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 84,129 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 84,129 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 83,066 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 82,046 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 82,046 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 80,291 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 80,261 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 77,599 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 74,190 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 70,572 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 64,894 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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R319 CSF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R319 CSF, 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 R319 CSF registered?

R319 CSF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R319 CSF safe to buy?

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