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R788 KGN

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,673 mi
Last recorded68,673 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 KGN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 68,673 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 68,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,973 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 63,973 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 58,865 miles

Both windscreen wiperblades juddering & smearing slightly but clearing screen sufficiently at time of test. ADVISE REPLACE WIPERS SOON

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel filler cap rubber sealing ring perished/tearing but still forming a permenant seal at time of test

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 57,103 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 26 May 2011 55,728 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 54,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 52,631 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 51,106 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 49,542 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 47,501 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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R788 KGN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R788 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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R788 KGN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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