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R741 BSU

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,248 mi
Last recorded64,248 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 BSU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 May 2013 64,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 64,248 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 61,659 miles

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

front brake discs worn but not to excess

front brake pipes corroded but not to excess

wipers worn but not to excess

Pass 27 May 2011 81,828 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

condiction of front and rear brake discs

front susspension corroded

slight knock and movment in steering

Pass 13 Oct 2010 79,834 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 79,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 76,973 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 76,946 miles

Offside Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight cracking on n/s outer tyre wall.

Slight delamination on rear number plate.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 75,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2007 71,539 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 71,539 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Dirt in rear number plate,back plate.

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

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

Oil leak

Slight cracking in n/s rear outer hand brake cable.

Slight o/s front foot brake inbalance.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 69,484 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R741 BSU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R741 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.

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R741 BSU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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