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R332 KTV

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,393 mi
Last recorded77,393 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 KTV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 77,393 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes cover in grease not allowing inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 66,062 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both lower arms rear pin bush (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 61,890 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes coated in grease

backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2016 61,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/161 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes coated in grease

backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2015 57,739 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 51,188 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 51,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2013 49,180 miles

Nearside 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)

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

both front and n/s/r tyres side walls and tread cracking/perished

play in drivers seat base

Fail 16 Sep 2013 49,180 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front and n/s/r tyres side walls and tread cracking/perished

play in drivers seat base

Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,990 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 46,667 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,955 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 43,130 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,979 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 36,323 miles

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

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

air bag light on

slight play in lower steering column uj

Pass 11 Sep 2006 34,837 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 33,140 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 KTV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver 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 R332 KTV, 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 KTV registered?

R332 KTV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R332 KTV safe to buy?

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