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R73 JPH

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,238 mi
Last recorded86,238 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 JPH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 86,238 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 83,725 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 80,244 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 79,128 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 77,082 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 76,052 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 74,639 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 73,938 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 73,371 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 72,237 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 72,237 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 70,704 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 70,703 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 70,074 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 68,244 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 67,892 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 60,905 miles

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

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

f/r b/hoses rusty †exhaust rusty †slight det f/r susp.r/bushes †o/s n/s bottom ball joint movement MONITOR †n/s front tyre perished TREAD/WALL INNER REPLACEASAP

Pass 23 Jun 2006 54,532 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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R73 JPH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R73 JPH, 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 R73 JPH registered?

R73 JPH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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