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R357 PDD

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,644 mi
Last recorded187,644 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 PDD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 187,644 miles

EXHAUST FRONT BRACKET CORRODED AND CENTRE MOUNTING DETERIORATED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT AND REAR REGISTRATION PLATES HAVE DECALS ADDED

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

REAR CENTRE METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED CANT ASSESS DUE TO COATING

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 176,954 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 176,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 168,387 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 167,843 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 161,043 miles

Advise- Signs of coolant loss from thermostat housing

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 161,043 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Advise- Signs of coolant loss from thermostat housing

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 145,885 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 129,657 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 115,744 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 115,448 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 115,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R357 PDD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R357 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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R357 PDD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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