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R336 MFG

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,413 mi
Last recorded102,413 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 MFG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2023 102,413 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fowling on suspension due to worn rubber mounts causing rattle

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 92,140 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 92,140 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2020 83,482 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 76,142 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 76,142 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 74,599 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 73,789 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 72,152 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 69,010 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,223 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 66,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 61,556 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 58,774 miles

Both front tyres worn almost devoid of visable tread on inner edge

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Front number plate cracked

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/R brake pipe is rusty

Pass 6 May 2011 55,292 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Front number plate is cracked

O/S/R brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight stone chip to the windscreen

Pass 10 May 2010 52,015 miles

Both front tyres worn to 2mm

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

Dent on O/S/F sills

Fan belt slight perished

O/S/F brake hose slight perished

Slight loose on N/S/F fog lamp

Slight play on O/S/F anti roll bar link arm bottom rubber bushed

Pass 16 Apr 2009 48,549 miles

Dent in offside sill - not considered structural

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,162 miles

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

nearside front tyre near 3mm mark

Pass 16 Apr 2007 42,078 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 39,241 miles

offside outer sill damaged

screw in nearside rear tyre

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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R336 MFG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R336 MFG, 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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R336 MFG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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