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R350 DWW

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,098 mi
Last recorded71,098 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 DWW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 71,098 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 71,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 68,533 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top mount bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres close to limit, fronts worn on inner edge also (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 68,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 56,798 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 56,785 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 56,460 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2015 56,156 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 54,369 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2014 54,632 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 53,669 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs scored and pitted

surface corrosion on floors/brake pipes

Fail 27 Feb 2012 53,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs scored and pitted

surface corrosion on floors/brake pipes

Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,756 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 51,387 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 51,387 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 50,994 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 49,519 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 47,943 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 47,943 miles

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

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

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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R350 DWW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R350 DWW, 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 R350 DWW registered?

R350 DWW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R350 DWW safe to buy?

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