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R497 VSM

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,952 mi
Last recorded64,952 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 VSM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 64,952 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 62,909 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorated but no cords visable at time of test

Fail 3 Jul 2014 62,909 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre deteriorated but no cords visable at time of test

Pass 11 May 2013 59,565 miles

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

nearside front tyre excessively deteriorated & splitting. No cords visable at time of test

Fail 10 May 2013 59,565 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre excessively deteriorated & splitting. No cords visable at time of test

Pass 24 Aug 2011 55,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear suspension arms slight corrosion

front discs slight wear

rear discs slight wear

slight corrosion to front suspension components

Pass 18 Aug 2010 54,794 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 54,402 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 54,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake discs are corroded

Front brake pipes are corroded

Petrol filler car seal is starting to perish

Rear brake discs are corroded

Rear brake pads are very low JUST ABOVE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.5MM

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2008 52,320 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 52,280 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 50,092 miles

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

corrosion starting to the exhaust system

offside front tyre starting to crack / perish slightly

Pass 6 May 2006 48,444 miles

Exhaust Starting to Corrode. †Nail in Rear O/S tyre. †Slight Play in N/S Front Wheel Bearing.

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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R497 VSM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R497 VSM, 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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R497 VSM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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