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R347 JBR

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,034 mi
Last recorded81,034 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 JBR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 81,034 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Suspension components corroded/rusty ( anti-roll bar, shockers, hubs, suspension arms) BOTH SIDES

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged CRACKED AND LOOSE (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BACK BOX RUBBER MOUNTING BROKEN BUT EXHAUST SECURE (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension components corroded/rusty (rear axle, anti-roll bar, shockers, driveshaft, suspension arms) BOTH SIDES

Pass 15 Mar 2019 80,987 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both side drum back plate corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both side shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 80,683 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 80,683 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 78,148 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 78,148 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 78,129 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 78,127 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 78,106 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 74,848 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2012 74,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,208 miles

Both Front Tyres Perished Excesively

Rear Brake Discs In A Poor Condition

Fail 14 Mar 2011 71,161 miles

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

Both Front Tyres Perished Excesively

Rear Brake Discs In A Poor Condition

Pass 19 Mar 2010 67,527 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 66,513 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 66,513 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 65,080 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 65,080 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 63,724 miles

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 60,956 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 57,472 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 57,472 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 55,028 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 55,028 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 JBR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JBR, 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 JBR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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