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R630 SVJ

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,537 mi
Last recorded44,537 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 SVJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 44,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 44,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 44,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 44,400 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 44,293 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 43,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to split (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 43,688 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split in hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to split (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 42,948 miles

Nail in off side rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 41,924 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 41,924 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 40,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 39,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 39,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 38,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 36,688 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 35,092 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 33,441 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 31,837 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 28,932 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,069 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 21,703 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 19,550 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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R630 SVJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R630 SVJ, 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 R630 SVJ registered?

R630 SVJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R630 SVJ safe to buy?

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