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R335 UOD

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,729 mi
Last recorded56,729 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 UOD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 56,729 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 56,720 miles

Emissions not tested due to lambda sensor missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 54,195 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre splitting on inner wall

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 54,170 miles

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

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre splitting on inner wall

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2017 52,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 51,390 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 49,167 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

advise brake pad warning light on

advise slight bind n/s front brake

Pass 11 Apr 2013 47,677 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 47,671 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,385 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 42,047 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2010 42,046 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 39,916 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 37,451 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 34,415 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,729 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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R335 UOD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R335 UOD, 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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R335 UOD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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