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R445 SLA

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,105 mi
Last recorded75,105 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 SLA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 75,105 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 64,905 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 64,905 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 62,797 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,797 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 59,512 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 55,415 miles

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2006 50,966 miles

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

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 SLA is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SLA, 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 SLA registered?

R445 SLA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 February 1998.

Is R445 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R445 SLA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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