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R332 LPC

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

40,972 mi
Last recorded40,972 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 LPC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 40,972 miles

Foot brake travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 40,972 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Foot brake travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 39,732 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 37,886 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 34,481 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside SLIGHT DAMAGE TO DOOR MIRROR

Oil leak, but not excessive DIF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 34,481 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside SLIGHT DAMAGE TO DOOR MIRROR

Oil leak, but not excessive DIF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 34,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside door mirror has slight damage

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 34,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside door mirror has slight damage

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 33,339 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 32,507 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKS IN SIDE WALLS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 31,688 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 30,974 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 30,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 29,065 miles

n/s/r 225/50/16 tyre close to limit

o/s/r 225/50/16 tyre close to limit

Pass 8 Jul 2013 28,355 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2012 27,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in n/s/f strut top mount

slight play in o/s/f strut top mount

Pass 10 Jul 2012 27,354 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in n/s/f strut top mount

slight play in o/s/f strut top mount

Pass 6 Jun 2011 25,438 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 22,969 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 22,964 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 20,160 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 18,088 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 15,403 miles

slight misting of oil on n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 17 Jul 2006 13,387 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 LPC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R332 LPC, 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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R332 LPC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R332 LPC safe to buy?

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