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R352 BLC

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,618 mi
Last recorded67,618 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 BLC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 67,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 63,518 miles

Exhaust mounting defective fixes to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable outer casing split exposing inner cable

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 63,518 miles

Exhaust mounting defective fixes to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable outer casing split exposing inner cable

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 57,385 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 52,541 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 52,362 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 51,906 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 51,906 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 50,166 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 47,128 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 46,678 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 46,678 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 45,400 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 42,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 38,183 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 38,183 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front and offside rear tyres are perished and cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,851 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,507 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,867 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 21,322 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 20,261 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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R352 BLC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R352 BLC, 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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R352 BLC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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