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R401 WGU

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

103,777 mi
Last recorded103,777 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 WGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 103,777 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 103,765 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 103,168 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 98,640 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 95,725 miles

front tyres are low on their inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2013 93,510 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 91,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 90,813 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 90,813 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 89,105 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 82,408 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 75,478 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 67,812 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 55,595 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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R401 WGU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R401 WGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R401 WGU registered?

R401 WGU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R401 WGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 WGU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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