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R380 OAM

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,938 mi
Last recorded64,938 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 OAM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2021 64,938 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 64,408 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 63,482 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 62,976 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 62,547 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 61,006 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,891 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,524 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 55,530 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,576 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,848 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 50,209 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,107 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,857 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 43,961 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres low on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2006 41,352 miles

All tyres 3.4.mm

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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R380 OAM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R380 OAM, 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 R380 OAM registered?

R380 OAM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R380 OAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R380 OAM shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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