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R396 EDL

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,044 mi
Last recorded56,044 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 EDL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 56,044 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 55,258 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 44,983 miles

sill covers fitted

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 6 Nov 2008 44,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

sill covers fitted

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 13 Nov 2007 40,788 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 40,639 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 34,320 miles

unable to measure brake pads.

Fail 8 Sep 2006 34,236 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

front brake pads worn low. †

Pass 23 Aug 2005 28,441 miles

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

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

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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R396 EDL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R396 EDL, 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 R396 EDL registered?

R396 EDL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R396 EDL safe to buy?

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