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R374 RDY

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,767 mi
Last recorded103,767 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 RDY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 103,767 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 102,166 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))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 120,166 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 101,231 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 100,203 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 100,203 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 98,734 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 78,734 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 97,226 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 94,815 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 91,739 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 90,225 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 90,225 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 87,643 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 84,593 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 84,593 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear box poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2009 81,905 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 78,315 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 74,837 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 70,587 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 70,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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R374 RDY is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R374 RDY, 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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What year was R374 RDY registered?

R374 RDY is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R374 RDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R374 RDY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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