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R611 WLK

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,108 mi
Last recorded66,108 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 WLK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 66,108 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 66,108 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 66,108 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2010 65,374 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o-s-f trye worn inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2008 61,714 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 55,756 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 54,327 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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R611 WLK is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R611 WLK, 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 R611 WLK registered?

R611 WLK is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R611 WLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R611 WLK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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