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R733 CDT

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

130,246 mi
Last recorded130,246 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR733 CDT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 130,246 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 130,246 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 129,938 miles

All underside corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and back. both corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bracket corroded

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 129,753 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess n/s and o/s/r outer casings (1.1.15 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s/r at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded around steering rack area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged n/s and o/s/f (5.2.3 (j))

exhaust system corroding and delaminating

front and rear suspension components corroding

o/s fuel tank strap corroded

o/s/r lower suspension arm outer mounting bracket corroding

parking brake performance just above lower limit

rear shock absorber casings corroding

some corrosion pressent around n/s and o/s/r shock absorber upper mounting areas

Pass 24 Jul 2020 129,542 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s/r at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded around steering rack area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust system corroding and rear silencer delaminated

front steering and suspension components showing corrosion

fuel tank straps corroded

o/s/r handbrake performance slightly low

o/s/r outer lower axle mounting bracket corroding

rear shock absorbers casings corroding

slight corrosion around upper rear shock absorbers top mountings

Pass 19 Jul 2019 129,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear outer lower axle mounting bracket corroding

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded around steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front suspension /steering components showing corosion

fuel tank securing straps corroding

parking brake performance just met lower limit

rear exhaust silencer delaminated

service brake performance just above lower limit

Pass 17 Aug 2018 129,360 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint between front and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear corroded near rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose brake hose ferrules corroded

Nearside Rear front/rear brake pipe flexy hose ferrules corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear corroded near rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside Rear front/rear brake pipe flexy hose ferrules corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower fuel tank mounting strap corroded

Rear axle 2 service brake no lock out recorded from either unit

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded and delaminated

Rear no lock out recorded from either parking brake units

Fail 17 Aug 2018 129,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint between front and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear corroded near rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose brake hose ferrules corroded

Nearside Rear front/rear brake pipe flexy hose ferrules corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear corroded near rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside Rear front/rear brake pipe flexy hose ferrules corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower fuel tank mounting strap corroded

Rear axle 2 service brake no lock out recorded from either unit

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded and delaminated

Rear no lock out recorded from either parking brake units

Pass 23 Mar 2016 128,700 miles

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank mounting straps corroding

handbrake performance just above lower limit

n/s and o/s/r inner wheel arches starting to show corrosion around shockabsober top mountings

no wheel lockout on handbrake performance test

o/s/r tyre worn low and starting to crack between tread

power steering pipes showing some corrosion

steel brake pipes to n/s and o/s/r flexy brake hoses corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2016 128,699 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank mounting straps corroding

n/s and o/s/r inner wheel arches starting to show corrosion around shockabsober top mountings

o/s/r tyre worn low and starting to crack between tread

power steering pipes showing some corrosion

steel brake pipes to n/s and o/s/r flexy brake hoses corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2015 126,829 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 126,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad warning lamp indicates fault

Pass 31 Jul 2014 124,631 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 124,631 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 118,856 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 114,186 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 112,133 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 100,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front reg plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Jun 2009 97,393 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 93,874 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 May 2007 87,008 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 70,611 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 CDT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R733 CDT, 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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R733 CDT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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