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R824 BLH

1998 BMW Z3

Red Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,342 mi
Last recorded110,342 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 BLH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2014 110,342 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 107,651 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 104,252 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 97,964 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 91,120 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 88,461 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 80,076 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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R824 BLH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R824 BLH, 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 R824 BLH registered?

R824 BLH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R824 BLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R824 BLH shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R824 BLH have outstanding finance?

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