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R434 WCF

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,063 mi
Last recorded101,063 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 WCF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 101,063 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (9.2.7b)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 98,490 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

poor beam patterns from both headlamps

Pass 2 Apr 2015 93,359 miles

both front tyres are worn heavily on the inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2015 93,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres are worn heavily on the inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2014 90,201 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)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 May 2013 83,956 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 83,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 76,539 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 76,539 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 73,229 miles

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

borderline deterioation in nearside rear shock absorber

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,190 miles

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

damage to offside front side lamp lens

nearside front tyre generally worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2009 63,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 63,525 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 61,702 miles

deep cut in nearside front tyre tread pattern

Pass 3 Nov 2005 57,724 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 57,724 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R434 WCF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R434 WCF, 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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R434 WCF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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