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R375 VJB

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,882 mi
Last recorded102,882 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 VJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 102,882 miles

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

airbag light on dash

Fail 9 Jan 2012 102,882 miles

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

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

airbag light on dash

Pass 8 Mar 2010 97,625 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 94,087 miles

O/s/r tyre pressure very low.

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 94,087 miles

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

O/s/r tyre pressure very low.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 89,004 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 89,004 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in off side rear tyre and tread getting very low.

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

Off side rear side lamp came on when boot was shut.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 83,560 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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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R375 VJB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R375 VJB, 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 R375 VJB registered?

R375 VJB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R375 VJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R375 VJB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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