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R332 CWT

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,654 mi
Last recorded75,654 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 CWT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 75,654 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 72,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 25 May 2012 70,673 miles

slight play in off side drag link

Fail 25 May 2012 70,673 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in off side drag link

Pass 14 Apr 2011 70,107 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 64,845 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 15 May 2008 64,000 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 59,841 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 55,154 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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R332 CWT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R332 CWT, 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 R332 CWT registered?

R332 CWT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R332 CWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R332 CWT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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