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R49 XRV

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,670 mi
Last recorded92,670 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 XRV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 92,670 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 92,668 miles

nearside rear tyre cut, no cords on show

Fail 16 May 2015 92,668 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre cut, no cords on show

Pass 25 Feb 2014 92,668 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is cut,unable to see cords

Fail 15 Feb 2014 92,668 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear tyre is cut,unable to see cords

Pass 20 Oct 2012 92,657 miles

cut in nearside rear inner tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2011 92,564 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight binding nearside front brake

slight wear to front and rear disc's

Fail 21 Oct 2011 92,558 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight bind nearside front brake

slight wear to front and rear brake discs

Fail 4 Sep 2010 78,933 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f and both rear shockabsorbers slightly damp

o/s/r tyre cracking on inside wall

oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Sep 2010 78,933 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f and both rear shockabsorbers slightly damp

o/s/r tyre cracking on inside wall

oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Jun 2009 67,280 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 67,274 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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R49 XRV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R49 XRV, 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 R49 XRV registered?

R49 XRV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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