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R816 ENK

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,778 mi
Last recorded97,778 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 ENK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 97,778 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 91,079 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 91,078 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 83,643 miles

Nearside headlight lens misty

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 83,642 miles

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

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

Nearside headlight lens misty

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 77,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

offside rear brake pipe corroded slightly

Fail 25 Nov 2014 70,623 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 70,623 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 63,892 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 63,892 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 56,648 miles

Both rear shocks very slightly weapy

Nearside front tyre wearing close to limits

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 23 Nov 2011 48,058 miles

o/s rear tyre close to limits

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

n/s rear tyre on legal limits

Pass 24 Nov 2010 40,449 miles

air bag light on

front number plate discolouring

Pass 25 Nov 2009 34,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 29,242 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 27,518 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 27,518 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R816 ENK is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R816 ENK, 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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R816 ENK is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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