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R805 CFS

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,342 mi
Last recorded98,342 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 CFS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 98,342 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 98,257 miles

oil leak

osf flexi slightly perished

small stone chip in screen

Fail 23 Apr 2015 98,257 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

osf flexi slightly perished

small stone chip in screen

Pass 17 Apr 2014 95,177 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 90,893 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2012 90,893 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2011 83,097 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 74,720 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

outer sill kit covered by body kit

Pass 10 Oct 2008 66,139 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,207 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 57,872 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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R805 CFS is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R805 CFS, 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 R805 CFS registered?

R805 CFS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 July 1998.

Is R805 CFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R805 CFS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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