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R389 HMV

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,881 mi
Last recorded37,881 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 HMV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2014 37,881 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 35,994 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 34,480 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight damage to the outer wall of the nearside front tyre - no cords exposed but replacement recommended

Pass 2 Aug 2011 32,073 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 30,597 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 28,943 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 27,338 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 26,265 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 24,229 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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R389 HMV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R389 HMV, 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 R389 HMV registered?

R389 HMV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R389 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R389 HMV shows 9 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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