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R747 MCD

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,150 mi
Last recorded69,150 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 MCD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 69,150 miles

all brake discs rusty/very poor

all brakes have slight fluctuation

all tyres perished/poor

front exhaust clamp broken

near side front brake hose perishing

off side front shock absorber has been leaking

rear fuel pipes rusty

various brake pipes rusty

various under body components rusty

view to rear poor/rear window deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2024 69,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

all brake discs rusty/very poor

all brakes have slight fluctuation

all tyres perished/poor

front exhaust clamp broken

headlamps deteriorated

near side door mirror insecure/ineffective

near side front brake hose perishing

off side front shock absorber has been leaking

rear fuel pipes rusty

various brake pipes rusty

various under body components rusty

view to rear poor/rear window deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2023 68,437 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside windscreen washer poor

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 68,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside windscreen washer poor

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 67,263 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 65,856 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 65,856 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 65,821 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 65,743 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 65,628 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 65,628 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perished but not to chords

Pass 27 Feb 2016 65,239 miles

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

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Mar 2015 60,980 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 60,980 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 56,399 miles

both rear tyres perished

brake bind n/s/f

windows inop

Pass 1 May 2013 55,025 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 18 Apr 2012 54,510 miles

n/s outer handbrake cable split and corroded

n/s/r tyre inner side wall deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2011 52,482 miles

both front tyres cracked on side walls

near side handbrake cable kinked and rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2011 52,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front tyres cracked on side walls

near side handbrake cable kinked and rusty

Pass 4 May 2010 52,019 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 50,419 miles

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

n/s/f fog light cracked

Fail 6 May 2009 50,415 miles

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

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

n/s/f fog light cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2008 49,362 miles

offside front fog lamp cracked but working at time of test

slight play and small knock from offside of steering rack when shook from road wheel at time of test

Fail 28 Apr 2008 49,362 miles

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

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

offside front fog lamp cracked but working at time of test

slight play and small knock from offside of steering rack when shook from road wheel at time of test

Pass 3 May 2007 51,028 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 45,953 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 45,946 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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R747 MCD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 R747 MCD, 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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R747 MCD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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