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R502 KTV

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

168,928 mi
Last recorded168,928 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 KTV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 168,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 168,928 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 168,928 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear shock absorbers weak

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner and outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear differential stabilizer bush unbounded but no movement..

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion front and rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring worn Both fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 168,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Central Rear differential bush worn

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1n)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 168,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear fuel line corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 168,918 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 168,134 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 164,574 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 164,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 157,153 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 157,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 138,968 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 138,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2009 130,651 miles

offside handbrake poor

Fail 6 Apr 2009 130,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 116,557 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 116,553 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres underinflated

Fail 26 Apr 2007 101,128 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 101,128 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 82,740 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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R502 KTV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R502 KTV, 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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R502 KTV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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