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R78 NAE

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,294 mi
Last recorded102,294 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 NAE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 102,294 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 102,172 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 102,170 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 101,083 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 99,194 miles

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

exhaust rear box, outer skin getting poor.

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link bush getting poor.

n/s/r hand brake readings, lower than is normal for this vehicle type.

some rust on o/s/r metal brake pipe.

tint on front side windows.

Fail 8 Aug 2013 99,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

exhaust rear box, outer skin getting poor.

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link bush getting poor.

n/s/r hand brake readings, lower than is normal for this vehicle type.

some rust on o/s/r metal brake pipe.

tint on front side windows.

Fail 8 Aug 2013 99,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust rear box, outer skin very poor.

n/s/f anti roll bar drop ling bush, getting poor

n/s/r hand brake readings lower than is normal for this vehicle type.

some rust on o/s/r metal brake pipe.

tint on front side windows

Pass 4 Aug 2012 96,742 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 96,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

traction control light on

Pass 10 Feb 2011 93,329 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

slight play in offside & nearside seat runners

Fail 9 Feb 2011 93,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

slight play in offside & nearside seat runners

Pass 8 Mar 2010 90,028 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 90,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 86,203 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 82,342 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 79,889 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 79,889 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 77,768 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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R78 NAE is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R78 NAE, 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 R78 NAE registered?

R78 NAE is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R78 NAE safe to buy?

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