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R350 XBT

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,990 mi
Last recorded127,990 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 XBT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 127,990 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 125,046 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 124,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside and offside outer sill covers badly corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2021 124,933 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside and offside outer sill covers badly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2019 124,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 124,420 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 122,095 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded 2 PIPES UNDERNEATH ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 122,093 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded 2 PIPES UNDERNEATH ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 120,884 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear diff mount starting to unbond

Pass 17 Jun 2016 119,158 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 119,158 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 115,576 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 115,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 111,195 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 111,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jun 2013 107,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both sides fornt and offside rear coil spring corroded

both sides front tyre low in inner edges

fuel pipe slighlty corroded

power steering pipe slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 103,482 miles

front springs weak

o/s/f shocker has a light misting of oil

Pass 30 Jun 2011 98,947 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 96,917 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 95,165 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 90,920 miles

O/s and n/s/r brake pipes corroded near limit.

Rear brake pads worn near limit.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 85,895 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 85,763 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

O/s/r tyre wearing low on inside edge of tread.

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

Protective coating deteriorating on brake pipes and surface corrosion visible.

Rear brake pads wearing low.

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 XBT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XBT, 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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R350 XBT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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