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R3 AMF

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,784 mi
Last recorded53,784 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 AMF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2019 53,784 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at front jacking point holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe end at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/box section area at subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe end at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 53,164 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 51,801 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel tank retaining straps corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 51,405 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 50,432 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside outer body sill cover excessively corroded and holed

Pass 6 Oct 2014 49,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel tank retaining straps corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 47,886 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2013 47,886 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 47,026 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 47,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 46,166 miles

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

slight play at both front steering arms

Fail 14 Oct 2011 46,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

slight play at both front steering arms

Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,989 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 43,989 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 41,604 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 41,604 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,920 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 35,827 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 35,827 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 33,285 miles

exhaust front support bracket corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2005 30,743 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 30,743 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust front support bracket corroded and damaged

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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R3 AMF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R3 AMF, 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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R3 AMF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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