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R377 KMV

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,813 mi
Last recorded54,813 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 KMV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 54,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 54,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 54,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2019 54,045 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 54,044 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe leaking (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 52,517 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 50,421 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake pipes have been painted

Fail 23 Mar 2017 50,421 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake pipes have been painted

Pass 14 Apr 2016 49,310 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 49,310 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 48,169 miles

brake discs corroded/worn

front number plate damaged

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Mar 2014 45,484 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 35,770 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 35,770 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 35,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 34,096 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,467 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 29,106 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 25,908 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 25,908 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 23,461 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2005 20,741 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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R377 KMV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R377 KMV, 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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R377 KMV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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