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R821 CDT

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,082 mi
Last recorded147,082 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 CDT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 147,082 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective gear box too front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 146,554 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective metal support bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank strap supports corroding

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central pipes, front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer+inner side sill + rear section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play +dust cover deteriorating (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer and inner side sill + rear section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 146,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 142,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 141,208 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust front pipe bracket deteriorating and exhaust fowling on rear subframe

parking brake cable mountings deteriorating

Pass 9 Feb 2017 139,483 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

screen washers weak

Pass 18 Feb 2016 137,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 137,220 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 135,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system center/rear mounting in poor condition

offside parking brake cable mounting broken

Pass 10 Feb 2014 133,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust system badly fitted fouling sub frame and rear bumper

Fail 10 Feb 2014 133,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust system badly fitted fouling sub frame and rear bumper

Pass 23 Jan 2013 131,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 130,540 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 125,779 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 125,779 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 119,636 miles

Both rear subframe bushes low and perished.

Centre and rear silencer outer skins deteriorated.

Front brakes on maximum 25% imballance

Front number plate cracked.

Front to rear metal brake pipes getting corroded.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak on engine.

Passenger side rear number plate light slightly dull.

Passenger side rear road spring corroded.

Passenger side rear tyre worn to 2mm tead bars.

Fail 27 Jan 2010 119,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear subframe bushes low and perished.

Centre and rear silencer outer skins deteriorated.

Front brakes on maximum 25% imballance

Front number plate cracked.

Front to rear metal brake pipes getting corroded.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak on engine.

Passenger side rear number plate light slightly dull.

Passenger side rear road spring corroded.

Passenger side rear tyre worn to 2mm tead bars.

Fail 30 Jan 2009 113,978 miles

Both rear subframe mounting bushes low.

Drivers side front damper weeping.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 113,978 miles

Both rear subframe mounting bushes low.

Drivers side front damper weeping.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 107,748 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 102,036 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 102,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 94,704 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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R821 CDT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R821 CDT, 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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R821 CDT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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