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R60 MTR

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

153,825 mi
Last recorded153,825 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 MTR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 153,825 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 151,121 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 151,121 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 149,573 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 149,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 148,759 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 148,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 146,756 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 146,756 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 142,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 142,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 136,521 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 136,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 129,108 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 129,108 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 121,628 miles

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2015 121,627 miles

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

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2014 108,774 miles

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

centre brake light not working

Fail 30 Aug 2014 108,774 miles

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

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 3 Sep 2013 99,329 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 97,015 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2011 95,190 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 94,655 miles

Nearside seatbelt retraction mechanism worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 94,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside seatbelt retraction mechanism worn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 93,628 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 93,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

REAR DISCS ARE PITTING & CORRODING. Thanx.

Pass 26 Jan 2008 92,296 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 92,296 miles

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

Note: Front tyre failed due to mis-alignment of tracking. Thanx.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 89,008 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 89,008 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre below 1mm on inner edge

one horn not working

Pass 31 Jan 2006 84,952 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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R60 MTR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 R60 MTR, 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 R60 MTR registered?

R60 MTR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R60 MTR safe to buy?

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