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R795 PSH

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,442 mi
Last recorded85,442 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR795 PSH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 85,442 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 80,318 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear silencer outer skin is deteriorated.

Fail 5 May 2010 80,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear silencer outer skin is deteriorated.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 70,190 miles

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

near side hand brake low effect

Fail 3 Apr 2009 70,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

near side hand brake low effect

Pass 4 Apr 2008 58,982 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 58,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 51,188 miles

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

both front and both rear brake pipes showing signs of pitting and corrosion.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 44,797 miles

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

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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R795 PSH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R795 PSH, 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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R795 PSH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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