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R518 HOO

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,491 mi
Last recorded52,491 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR518 HOO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 52,491 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 43,921 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 43,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 29,794 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 23,210 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2008 21,894 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 21,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 20,444 miles

Both front tyres cracking slightly

Both front wiper blades split

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 20,434 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Both front tyres cracking slightly

Both front wiper blades split

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 19,050 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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R518 HOO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R518 HOO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R518 HOO registered?

R518 HOO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R518 HOO safe to buy?

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