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R811 TKP

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,403 mi
Last recorded98,403 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 TKP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 98,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 98,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 97,777 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 96,527 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 94,575 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 94,278 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 92,814 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 89,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 83,302 miles

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

slight play on both inner tie rods

Pass 6 Nov 2014 81,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

back box deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2013 80,106 miles

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

back box deteriorateing

Fail 18 Oct 2013 80,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

back box deteriorateing

Pass 8 Oct 2012 77,984 miles

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 74,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 69,608 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 62,924 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 56,750 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 52,042 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 44,458 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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R811 TKP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R811 TKP, 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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R811 TKP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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