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R732 DGO

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,640 mi
Last recorded85,640 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR732 DGO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 85,640 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 18 Mar 2020

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,747 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 84,747 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 84,078 miles

covers fitted

front disc have signs of surface rust

Pass 28 Feb 2017 80,085 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs worn

Rear tyres worn

exhaust is very rusty in places

found on the emission test the lambda very high

Pass 8 Mar 2016 76,023 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box area (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2016 76,023 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box area (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 71,632 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 71,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Drivers seat loose in its runners

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 68,779 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 67,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre perished on outer tread

Pass 7 Apr 2012 65,168 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside front tyre perished

Rear exhaust box deteriorated\corroded

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2011 64,231 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 64,231 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 56,670 miles

n/s/f shock absorber damp

n/s/f tyre poor condition

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2009 56,340 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 56,340 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 54,388 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 50,501 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 50,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 42,019 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 30,067 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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R732 DGO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R732 DGO, 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 R732 DGO registered?

R732 DGO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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