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R34 CSF

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 CSF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017

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

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

exhaust touching rear cross memmber

Fail 8 Mar 2017

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

exhaust touching rear cross memmber

Pass 27 Apr 2016
Fail 25 Feb 2016

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 system not adequately supported at rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 88,585 miles

creak from steering column area

Fail 21 Nov 2014 88,585 miles

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

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 86,554 miles

o/s/f tyre perished . ok at time of test.

steering columb creaks and noisy when turned lock to lock. no visable parts to inspect. suspect top uj/bearings faulty/worn. no free play and secure at time of test.

Fail 25 Jul 2013 86,544 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perished . ok at time of test.

steering columb creaks and noisy when turned lock to lock. no visable parts to inspect. suspect top uj/bearings faulty/worn. no free play and secure at time of test.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 86,467 miles

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

creak from steering clumn, suspect from one of the universal joints

exhaust rear silencer mounting adrift, but held by two others

offside front tyre perishing/cracking on side wall

Pass 2 Jul 2012 84,142 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 84,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 81,646 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 81,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f shock absorber has slight misting

n/s/r tyre has crack in tread

o/s/r shock absorber has slight misting

rear suspension front lower bush has play

steel brake pipe tp n/s/f flexible is on corrosion limits

Fail 9 Dec 2009

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f shock absorber has slight misting

n/s/r tyre has crack in tread

o/s/r shock absorber has slight misting

rear suspension front lower bush has play

steel brake pipe tp n/s/f flexible is on corrosion limits

Pass 11 Nov 2008 65,140 miles

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

nearside washer needs attention

Pass 29 Nov 2007 62,744 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 62,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 60,694 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 55,810 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 55,703 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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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R34 CSF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R34 CSF, 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 R34 CSF registered?

R34 CSF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R34 CSF safe to buy?

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