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R398 TKV

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,432 mi
Last recorded115,432 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 TKV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 115,432 miles

Central Exhaust rubber worn

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 113,287 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 109,201 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front lower arm bush's slight movement

Pass 6 Jun 2015 104,570 miles

power steering pipes coorded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 102,089 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 97,624 miles

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

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

exhaust rattle

o/s/f brake flexi cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2011 89,832 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 89,832 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 May 2009 77,922 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2008 68,641 miles

two tyres punctured o/s/f and n/s/r.

Pass 22 May 2007 59,062 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 50,408 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 50,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R398 TKV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R398 TKV, 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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R398 TKV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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