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R433 VJB

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,798 mi
Last recorded60,798 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 VJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2022 60,798 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 60,776 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 60,743 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 60,600 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 60,473 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 59,547 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 59,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 57,462 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,312 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,833 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 44,740 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 40,539 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 38,734 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 36,191 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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R433 VJB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R433 VJB, 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 R433 VJB registered?

R433 VJB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R433 VJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R433 VJB shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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