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R819 EDL

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,592 mi
Last recorded17,592 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR819 EDL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2022 17,592 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 17,450 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 16,442 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 15,942 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 15,899 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 15,613 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 15,582 miles

All tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 7 May 2013 15,314 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 15,298 miles

Front lower arm bushes splitting

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2010 15,283 miles

Offside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2009 14,016 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 12,062 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 12,050 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 11,431 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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R819 EDL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R819 EDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R819 EDL registered?

R819 EDL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R819 EDL safe to buy?

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