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R757 MCD

1998 BMW Z3

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

82,490 mi
Last recorded82,490 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 MCD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 82,490 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both sills weak

Fail 27 Sep 2023 82,490 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both sills weak

Fail 12 Sep 2023 82,469 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both sills corroded and weak

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake noisy when wheel spun

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 80,399 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Sill weak in centre

Nearside Rear Outer Sill outer skin holed, but not gone through all layers

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 80,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake travel slightly high

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

Nearside Outer Sill weak in centre

Nearside Rear Outer Sill outer skin holed, but not gone through all layers

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 76,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill cover holed

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Diff bush slightly split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 76,893 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced pink (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill cover holed

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Diff bush slightly split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 74,243 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 74,088 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 71,456 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sills corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 69,990 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 69,988 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 69,980 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 68,813 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 68,741 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 67,707 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 67,707 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 66,741 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 66,741 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 66,036 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 65,288 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 65,288 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 64,590 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 63,612 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 62,823 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 62,823 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 61,688 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 61,688 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 60,681 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 59,663 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 58,782 miles

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

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

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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R757 MCD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 R757 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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R757 MCD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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