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R442 AYC

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 AYC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake has reduced effort

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing close to markers

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing close to markers

Pass 17 Oct 2017 91,313 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 86,609 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill cover corroded

Offside outer sill cover corroded - various places

Fail 21 Sep 2016 86,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cill end (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cill end (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 86,609 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 82,249 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 77,895 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 73,390 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,625 miles

exhaust poor condition

Fail 13 Sep 2012 68,625 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

exhaust poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2011 64,837 miles

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

offside handbrake not up to normal standard

Pass 14 Sep 2010 61,782 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 61,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 57,891 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 8 Sep 2008 53,247 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 45,842 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 37,126 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 36,780 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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R442 AYC 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 83.3%.

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 R442 AYC, 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 R442 AYC registered?

R442 AYC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R442 AYC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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