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R782 APU

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,848 mi
Last recorded145,848 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 APU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 145,848 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 145,846 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 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 144,771 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 144,771 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 143,042 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 138,674 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 135,527 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front shocks weak

Fail 18 Aug 2017 135,526 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front shocks weak

Pass 5 Sep 2016 135,072 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 135,072 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 133,689 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 131,218 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 129,978 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 128,880 miles

annual inspection lamp on

both rear handbrake cable outers swelled and cracked

exhaust downpipe getting deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2011 128,189 miles

mileometer illumination not working

Fail 1 Jul 2011 128,173 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

mileometer illumination not working

Pass 1 Jul 2010 127,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front brake sticking slightly

Fail 30 Jun 2010 127,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front brake sticking slightly

Fail 21 May 2010 127,529 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 126,892 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 126,892 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 121,933 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2008 121,933 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 116,028 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 116,028 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 108,186 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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R782 APU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R782 APU, 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 R782 APU registered?

R782 APU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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