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R733 BSU

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,646 mi
Last recorded79,646 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR733 BSU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 79,646 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2015 74,795 miles

front brake hoses slightly perished

o/s front brake binding on slightly

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 70,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 66,136 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 66,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 62,022 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pipes slightly corroded and pitted

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

front hoses slightly perrished

Pass 23 Oct 2012 62,022 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded and pitted

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

front hoses slightly perrished

Pass 25 Oct 2011 57,896 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake hoses slightly cracked and perrished

Pass 26 Oct 2010 55,039 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 52,805 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,731 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 48,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 43,829 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 38,326 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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R733 BSU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R733 BSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R733 BSU registered?

R733 BSU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R733 BSU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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