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R444 CCE

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,308 mi
Last recorded129,308 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 CCE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 129,308 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 122,787 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 119,017 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 115,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 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)

Fail 13 May 2017 115,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 111,984 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 106,515 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 106,515 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 102,451 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 96,655 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 96,655 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 94,077 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 89,896 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 89,896 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 82,709 miles

engine oil leak on exhaust

Fail 28 Nov 2009 82,709 miles

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

engine oil leak on exhaust

Pass 18 Nov 2008 71,293 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 71,249 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 64,618 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2006 56,722 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 42,246 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R444 CCE is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R444 CCE, 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 R444 CCE registered?

R444 CCE is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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