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R410 MCD

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

70,930 mi
Last recorded70,930 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR410 MCD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 70,930 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 70,906 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 70,903 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 70,887 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 70,860 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 70,852 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 70,838 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 70,838 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rattle in centre section of exhaust-cat section

Pass 23 Jul 2019 70,828 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rattle in center exhaust

Pass 3 Jul 2018 70,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rattle in center exhaust

Pass 18 Jul 2017 70,164 miles

damage to n/s/f inner wheel rim

minor exhaust blow

rear discs have slight rust ingress

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jul 2016 70,116 miles

damage to n/s/f inner wheel rim

exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses

slight rust on rear discs

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jul 2015 70,108 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/f rim on inner

slight rust on rear discs

Pass 30 Jul 2014 70,050 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/f rim on inner

n/s/f tyre out of shape-due to damage to n/s/f rim

slight rust on rear discs

Pass 25 Jul 2013 69,883 miles

damage to n/s/f inner rim

minor exhaust blow

rear discs rusty/pitted

Pass 26 Jul 2012 69,764 miles

air bag lamp on

damage to n/s/f rim

rear discs in poor condition

slight exhaust blow

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Jul 2011 69,319 miles

air bag light is onslight play in the rack

chip on the screen

front brake balance is poor

n/s/f tyre is worn very low and is very perished

n/s/r wheel is very buckled

o/s/f tyre is worn on the edges and slightly perished

o/s/f wheel bearing is rough when turned

poss fault n/s/r side light

rear brake balance is poor

small blow at the exhaust joint

Pass 5 Jul 2010 67,578 miles

air bag light is on

chip on screen

clips are broken on the wipers

front tyres are worn low on the edges and are perished

rear brake balance is poor

slight exhaust blow centre box and joint

slight lift in the steering rack

slight roughness in the o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 5 Jul 2010 67,578 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

air bag light is on

chip on screen

clips are broken on the wipers

front tyres are worn low on the edges and are perished

rear brake balance is poor

slight exhaust blow centre box and joint

slight lift in the steering rack

slight roughness in the o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jul 2009 63,793 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 63,434 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 59,305 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 51,725 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2006 51,716 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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R410 MCD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R410 MCD, 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 R410 MCD registered?

R410 MCD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R410 MCD safe to buy?

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