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R34 VJH

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

110,214 mi
Last recorded110,214 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 VJH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 110,214 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 100,214 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 92,568 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2014 92,567 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

near side front wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind

Fail 29 Mar 2011 84,258 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 84,258 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 73,270 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 67,958 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 May 2009 67,958 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 67,157 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 67,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 66,613 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 66,611 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VJH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VJH, 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 VJH registered?

R34 VJH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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