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R365 VKL

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,861 mi
Last recorded73,861 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 VKL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 73,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to min 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to min 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 73,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low can not be adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to min 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to min 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 73,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 73,700 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 6 Apr 2018 73,581 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2017 73,370 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 73,100 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 721,707 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 72,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 72,191 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 71,709 miles

Wiper blades judder.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 70,295 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 69,363 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 65,744 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 60,210 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 60,210 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 53,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 53,250 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 45,336 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 39,626 miles

Offside 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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R365 VKL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R365 VKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R365 VKL registered?

R365 VKL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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