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R764 DWU

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,212 mi
Last recorded99,212 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR764 DWU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 99,212 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

after market exhaust fitted

both rear lamp lense tinted not affecting function,reflectors fitted on lower bumpers.

headlamps pattern poor

n/s/f brake wire insercure

n/s/f wheel rubbing on full lock when jacked up

oil leak?

rear discs and pads low/corroded

Fail 18 May 2010 98,492 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2009 98,285 miles

Oil leak

front and rear b/discs have surface corrosion and slightly worn

n/s/f tyre close to limit on inner edge

rear sub-frame bushes worn

slight wear o/s and n/s/f lower swivels and inner w/bone bushes

Fail 7 May 2009 98,285 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front and rear b/discs have surface corrosion and slightly worn

n/s/f tyre close to limit on inner edge

rear sub-frame bushes worn

slight wear o/s and n/s/f lower swivels and inner w/bone bushes

Pass 31 Jul 2007 89,618 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 89,618 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f wheel damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2006 80,988 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 80,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

air bag light on

n/s/r wheel damaged

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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R764 DWU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R764 DWU, 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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R764 DWU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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