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R347 BOC

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,022 mi
Last recorded106,022 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 BOC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 106,022 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 105,880 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 105,875 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 105,842 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 105,821 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 105,763 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 105,614 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 105,606 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 104,549 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 104,535 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 103,206 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 101,778 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 110,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2015 110,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2014 99,938 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 98,407 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 96,842 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 96,842 miles

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)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 94,573 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 92,614 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR CORRODED

Pass 7 Aug 2009 88,720 miles

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2008 82,156 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 73,871 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 69,400 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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R347 BOC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R347 BOC, 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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R347 BOC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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