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R408 AOV

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,903 mi
Last recorded101,903 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 AOV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 101,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 101,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 101,430 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to o/s/r (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 100,781 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 99,676 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 98,854 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre slight perishing

Pass 13 Jun 2014 97,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on rear brake pipes

o/s and n/s front brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2014 97,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on rear brake pipes

o/s and n/s front brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2013 95,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 95,605 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 94,342 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 91,748 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 90,097 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 90,073 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 85,914 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 85,816 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 80,309 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 77,893 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges & cracked in tread

n/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edge & just in legal limits

play in o/s/f inner steering rack

rear discs poor condition

Fail 24 Apr 2006 75,301 miles

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

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

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

both front discs poor condition

both front tyres cracking in tread

both rear discs poor condition

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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R408 AOV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 R408 AOV, 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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R408 AOV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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