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R601 BLF

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

109,941 mi
Last recorded109,941 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 BLF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 109,941 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 109,901 miles

Emissions not tested misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 107,583 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 107,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 106,006 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has cracked side walls

Fail 30 Oct 2020 106,000 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has cracked side walls

Pass 13 Apr 2019 102,018 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 102,018 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 98,683 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 96,164 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 89,379 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 89,376 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 85,930 miles

rear brake pipes corroded suggest attention

Pass 3 Apr 2014 83,178 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 83,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear exhaust corroded

Under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2013 78,449 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2012 75,786 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)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 75,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 28 Apr 2011 68,722 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 68,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 59,124 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 59,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 May 2009 54,976 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 54,970 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 51,651 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 51,651 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 45,658 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 45,658 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 39,219 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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R601 BLF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 R601 BLF, 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 R601 BLF registered?

R601 BLF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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