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R408 KUM

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,700 mi
Last recorded62,700 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 KUM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 62,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 62,645 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail due to corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

pad light on dash

slight imbalance on nsr parking brake

Pass 6 Jun 2019 60,514 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 54,395 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

High level brake lamp 2 bulbs not working.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 54,068 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 52,985 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 52,661 miles

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Both front meal b/pipes starting to get abit corroded at inner w/arch ends

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded

Front to rear metal b/pupes starting to get abit corroded at ends

Fuel tank support straps starting to get abit corroded slightly

Rear end inner sill areas around suspension mounts starting to get abit corroded

Slight corrosion starting around O/S/R top shock absorber mount

Pass 16 Sep 2014 52,034 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded

Front inner b/pads low and appear to be nearing limits of wear, and outer pads getting low (esp N/S)

Front to rear metal b/pipe at O/S/R end, getting abit corroded

Fuel tank support straps getting abit corroded slightly

N/S/F metal b/pipe at inner w/arch end abit corroded

Rear inner w/arch areas around top shock absorber bushes abit corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 50,070 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 49,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 49,163 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 49,147 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 46,450 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 41,081 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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R408 KUM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R408 KUM, 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 KUM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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