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R766 KGN

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,979 mi
Last recorded137,979 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR766 KGN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 137,979 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 137,131 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 135,953 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 133,204 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 131,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 131,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 126,192 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 126,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 96,752 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all discs worn

both front lower ball joints slight lift

rear pads 70% worn

slight play to o/s rack end

Pass 12 Aug 2008 89,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play both rack ends

Pass 13 Aug 2007 81,613 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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R766 KGN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R766 KGN, 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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R766 KGN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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