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R741 DGO

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,236 mi
Last recorded173,236 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 DGO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 173,236 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front front brake warning wire not fitted to brake pad properly

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lower steering colomun u/j does not look completely home on the rack

rear silencer box rattling inside of box

Fail 10 Jul 2023 173,236 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.126 lambda (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower colomun u/j does not look completely home in the rack

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front brake warning wire not fitted in brake pad

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear silencer box rattling inside of box

Pass 29 Jul 2022 164,255 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

GENERAL CORROSION

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower SILL CORRODED

Nearside Front WEAR SENSOR NOT FITTED IN THE PAD

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside STEERING UJ DOES NOT LOOK COMPETELY HOME IN THE RACK

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 164,254 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced TOP OF THE STRUT TOWER (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

GENERAL CORROSION

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower SILL CORRODED

Nearside Front WEAR SENSOR NOT FITTED IN THE PAD

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside STEERING UJ DOES NOT LOOK COMPETELY HOME IN THE RACK

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 155,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all front and rear suspension arms corroded

corrosion under side vehicle in places

exhaust system deteriorated in places

Pass 28 May 2019 154,871 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses perished

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Sill corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Park brake has slight travel

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2019 154,871 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front flexi brake hoses perished

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Sill corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Park brake has slight travel

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 153,658 miles

High level stop light not working

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust rubber mount broken system still supported

Pass 22 May 2017 151,579 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Central High level stop light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose perished

Nearside Front Tyre has small cuts to outer edge & worn on inner edge (2mm)

Offside Front Flexible brake hose perished

Offside Front Tyre small cuts on outer edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 May 2017 151,579 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Central High level stop light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose perished

Nearside Front Tyre has small cuts to outer edge & worn on inner edge (2mm)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Flexible brake hose perished

Offside Front Tyre small cuts on outer edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 149,905 miles

25% of the high level stop light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer in poor condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre cuts to outer edge not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside Front Tyre perished inbetween tyre tread

Fail 12 May 2016 149,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

25% of the high level stop light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer in poor condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre cuts to outer edge not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside Front Tyre perished inbetween tyre tread

Pass 13 May 2015 148,825 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)

Rear metal brake pipes corroded not to excess

Pass 22 May 2014 145,507 miles

both rear tyres nearing wear tread indicators

front tyres wearing uneven 4mm

high level stop light disconnected

rear exhaust boxs showing signs of deterioration / minor leaks

Fail 21 May 2014 145,507 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

both rear tyres nearing wear tread indicators

front tyres wearing uneven 4mm

rear exhaust boxs showing signs of deterioration / minor leaks

Pass 10 Aug 2013 144,967 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 137,749 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 129,540 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 123,210 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 113,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 87,770 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 64,673 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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R741 DGO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R741 DGO, 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 DGO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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