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R771 GEW

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,256 mi
Last recorded61,256 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 GEW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 61,256 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 60,792 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 59,841 miles

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

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2012 59,841 miles

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2011 57,730 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 53,606 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 53,606 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 48,897 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 43,367 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 37,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 37,842 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 32,560 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake hoses slightly twisted.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 32,560 miles

front brake hoses slightly twisted.

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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R771 GEW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R771 GEW, 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 R771 GEW registered?

R771 GEW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R771 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R771 GEW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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