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R725 RFV

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,215 mi
Last recorded111,215 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 RFV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 111,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 108,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 102,084 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 99,760 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror is slightly insecure

Nearside parking brake is recording a low effort

Pass 12 Jul 2016 98,906 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 93,998 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 91,838 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 91,712 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 91,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 88,965 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 85,487 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 82,521 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 82,521 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 75,747 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 75,747 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 67,620 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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R725 RFV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R725 RFV, 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 R725 RFV registered?

R725 RFV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R725 RFV safe to buy?

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