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R351 PDD

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,174 mi
Last recorded134,174 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 PDD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 134,174 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 128,433 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 122,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 121,996 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 120,509 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 118,899 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 117,340 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 115,599 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 115,583 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 114,703 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 114,703 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 107,418 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 102,438 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 102,438 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 98,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 932,412 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 88,278 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 83,447 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 79,367 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 74,986 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 74,986 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 69,265 miles

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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R351 PDD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R351 PDD, 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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R351 PDD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R351 PDD safe to buy?

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