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R418 JWL

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,650 mi
Last recorded105,650 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 JWL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2020 105,650 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 103,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills rear sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside vary corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2018 98,146 miles

Centre exhaust box rattle.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 92,614 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides @ front to flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 92,614 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides @ front to flexys (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 88,066 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear flexy to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 84,568 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 81,767 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 78,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 76,095 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 76,068 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 73,558 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 71,327 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 71,326 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 65,686 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 56,732 miles

nearside rear brake pipe.

offside rear tyre.

offside rear tyre.

rear pads wearing.

Pass 18 May 2007 49,896 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 43,241 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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R418 JWL 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 77.8%.

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 R418 JWL, 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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R418 JWL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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