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R790 YTR

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,330 mi
Last recorded75,330 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 YTR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2017 75,330 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 72,788 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 71,884 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 70,642 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 69,634 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 66,974 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 61,706 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 57,132 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 48,702 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 41,358 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 33,609 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 YTR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R790 YTR, 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 R790 YTR registered?

R790 YTR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R790 YTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R790 YTR shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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