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R339 BBH

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,657 mi
Last recorded49,657 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 BBH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 49,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 48,649 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 48,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On the suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On the suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Sep 2022 43,991 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 41,600 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 41,599 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 40,463 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 38,934 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 36,652 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 36,650 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 34,941 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 33,834 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 32,397 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 31,682 miles

nearside washer jet inop.but washers still clearing

Pass 16 Sep 2013 30,493 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 30,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 29,563 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 27,273 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 25,740 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 24,407 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 22,721 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 20,571 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 18,817 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 16,715 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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R339 BBH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R339 BBH, 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 R339 BBH registered?

R339 BBH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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