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R350 VRX

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

144,788 mi
Last recorded144,788 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 VRX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 144,788 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 144,788 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 142,276 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

brake pad warning light on

corrosion around rear suspension

Fail 12 Apr 2017 142,276 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

brake pad warning light on

corrosion around rear suspension

Pass 14 May 2014 132,022 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion rear brake pipes

front brake hoses perishing

pad warning light on

rear tyres low

Fail 14 May 2014 132,022 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion rear brake pipes

front brake hoses perishing

pad warning light on

rear tyres low

Pass 9 Jul 2012 123,426 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake discs surface rust

brake pad warning light on

centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported ok

p/s pipe ferrals corrodeing

Fail 9 Jul 2012 123,426 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake discs surface rust

brake pad warning light on

centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported ok

p/s pipe ferrals corrodeing

Pass 28 Jun 2010 120,980 miles

all discs surface rust

brake pad warning light on

rear brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 6 Mar 2009 114,121 miles

brake pad depth warning light on

slight corrotion on some brake pipes

slight play in ball joints and busahes on wishbones

slight play in rackends

Fail 6 Mar 2009 114,121 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pad depth warning light on

slight corrotion on some brake pipes

slight play in ball joints and busahes on wishbones

slight play in rackends

Pass 14 Mar 2008 95,515 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2008 95,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2007 82,732 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 66,432 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Mar 2006 66,432 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight play in steering rack

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 VRX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R350 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

R350 VRX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R350 VRX safe to buy?

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