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R790 UHP

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,186 mi
Last recorded109,186 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 UHP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 109,186 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 102,676 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2021 102,674 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2020 98,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 98,798 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 96,422 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes front to rear slight corrosion

Pass 14 May 2018 91,696 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

slight movement in o/s/f seat runners

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 14 May 2018 91,696 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Oil leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

slight movement in o/s/f seat runners

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 May 2017 91,011 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 8 May 2017 90,999 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 90,018 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear by diff (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine leaking oil

offside front seat has slight movement on runners

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 87,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 22 May 2014 84,562 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 15 May 2014 84,486 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2013 79,712 miles

both rear metal brake pipes are corroding

exhaust system is corroded

front and rear brake discs are pitted

fuel tank brackets are corroding

nearside front tyre is low on tread

Pass 9 May 2012 75,767 miles

both front brake discs are pitted

exhaust system is corroded

nearside front tyre is perishing outer sidewall

Fail 3 May 2012 75,673 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are pitted

exhaust system is corroded

nearside front tyre is perishing outer sidewall

Pass 6 May 2011 71,699 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 67,930 miles

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

advise - petrol filler cap seal perished

Fail 17 May 2010 67,832 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

advise - petrol filler cap seal perished

Pass 6 May 2009 61,547 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2009 61,386 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2008 57,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 57,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 53,210 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 50,177 miles

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

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

oil leak from gear box.

Pass 14 May 2005 43,872 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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R790 UHP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R790 UHP, 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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R790 UHP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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