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R500 AUD

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,259 mi
Last recorded69,259 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 AUD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 69,259 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Central Exhaust noisy section (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 67,588 miles

Central Exhaust noisy Section (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 67,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Central Exhaust noisy Section (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 55,203 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 53,432 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 50,480 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 41,165 miles

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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R500 AUD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R500 AUD, 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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R500 AUD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is R500 AUD safe to buy?

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