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R737 KBF

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,382 mi
Last recorded107,382 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 KBF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 107,382 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 107,055 miles

Front both tyres cracking

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body wings and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 105,730 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 104,269 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)

nearside front tyre nailed close to inner sidewall

Fail 18 Apr 2016 104,269 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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)

nearside front tyre nailed close to inner sidewall

Pass 7 Apr 2015 101,354 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 99,413 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 97,635 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipe rear section slightly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2013 97,635 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipe rear section slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 93,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 85,839 miles

rear brake pads wearing low rear brake discs corroded efficiency ok at test

slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

steering rack play/wear

Pass 20 Apr 2010 81,172 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front steering rack end has slight play.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 77,489 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 77,489 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 72,686 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 67,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 60,778 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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R737 KBF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R737 KBF, 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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R737 KBF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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