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R749 UOD

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

27,459 mi
Last recorded27,459 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 UOD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 27,459 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 27,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ...advise.... this tyre is very heavily cracked and perished but not showing any cord 225/50/16...advise.... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ....advise this tyre is heavily cracked and perished but not showing any cord 225/50/16....advise... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ....advise.... this tyre is very heavily cracked and perished but not showing any cord 225/50/16...advise.... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ...advise...tyre is very heavily perished on the outer sidewall but not showing any cord 225/50/16 ....advise.... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 27,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ...advise.... this tyre is very heavily cracked and perished but not showing any cord 225/50/16...advise.... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ....advise this tyre is heavily cracked and perished but not showing any cord 225/50/16....advise... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ....advise.... this tyre is very heavily cracked and perished but not showing any cord 225/50/16...advise.... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ...advise...tyre is very heavily perished on the outer sidewall but not showing any cord 225/50/16 ....advise.... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 26,760 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 25,997 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 25,997 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 24,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 20 Aug 2018 24,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Aug 2017 23,804 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 22,664 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 21,793 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 19,675 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 17,172 miles

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Pass 7 Aug 2012 15,227 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 12,818 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 11,164 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 11,164 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 7,615 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 2,294 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 2,274 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 2,165 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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R749 UOD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R749 UOD, 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 R749 UOD registered?

R749 UOD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 July 1998.

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