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R445 RNP

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2014
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

107,871 mi
Last recorded107,871 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 RNP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2013 107,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlight patterns poor

Pass 14 Aug 2013 107,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

headlight patterns poor

Pass 24 Aug 2012 96,680 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 96,637 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 85,626 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2011 85,662 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2010 75,362 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 75,362 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 75,263 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cracking to both front tyres outer wall

high level brake lamp inoperative

offside front fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2009 71,996 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 71,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 66,535 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 66,535 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s front wing mirror insecure

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 RNP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R445 RNP, 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 R445 RNP registered?

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

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