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R3 TMT

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

19,839 mi
Last recorded19,839 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 TMT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 19,839 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 19,827 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 19,227 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 18,093 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside and nearside front and nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 27 Apr 2018 17,577 miles

offside and nearside front and offside rear tyres perished/slight cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2017 17,295 miles

slight cracking on tyre side walls offside rear and nearside front

Pass 20 Jun 2016 16,789 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 16,037 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

near front off side front and off side rear tyres badly deteriorating

Pass 1 May 2014 15,459 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres and n/s/r tyres perished

Fail 30 Apr 2014 15,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres and n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 27 Apr 2013 14,948 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres badly deteriorating

both rear tyres badly deteriorating

front number plate deteriorating

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2012 14,050 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres 14years old

Pass 8 Apr 2011 13,240 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 12,451 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 12,039 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 11,389 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 10,899 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 9,373 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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R3 TMT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R3 TMT, 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 R3 TMT registered?

R3 TMT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R3 TMT safe to buy?

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