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R445 KPG

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,619 mi
Last recorded69,619 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 KPG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 69,619 miles

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

corrosion to edges of front and rear brake discs

Pass 3 Aug 2012 66,667 miles

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

slight corrosion to both front brake discs

some corrosion to both rear brake discs

some corrosion to os rear metal brake pipe

Fail 2 Aug 2012 66,667 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

slight corrosion to both front brake discs

some corrosion to both rear brake discs

some corrosion to os rear metal brake pipe

Pass 29 Jul 2011 64,723 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs slightly pitted and brake pads low

some corrosion and pitting to both front brake discs

Fail 29 Jul 2011 64,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs slightly pitted and brake pads low

some corrosion and pitting to both front brake discs

Pass 3 Aug 2010 64,195 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brakes are slightly pitted

Pass 22 Jul 2009 59,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 54,230 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 54,230 miles

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

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

front and rear pads worn

o/s/f tyre on limits

sill covers fitted

some imbalance front brakes

Pass 26 Jul 2007 48,462 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 37,081 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

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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R445 KPG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R445 KPG, 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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R445 KPG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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