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R825 MUD

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,687 mi
Last recorded168,687 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 MUD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 168,687 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 166,810 miles

Both front headlamp aims on upper limits

Corrosion to various rear brake pipes advise further attention

Drivers seat movement forward and backwards

Oil leak

Power steering pipe wet suspect leaks

Rear exhaust section fouling subframe

Fail 20 May 2016 166,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge - 205/55 R16 91V (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high Unable to adjust (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion to various rear brake pipes advise further attention

Drivers seat movement forward and backwards

Nearside headlamp aim on upper limits - unable to adjust

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe wet suspect leaks

Rear exhaust section fouling subframe

Pass 13 Jul 2015 165,205 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 165,205 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 155,857 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 155,857 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 127,927 miles

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

brake warning light on

rear silencer deteriorated

wipers only have fast speed

Fail 17 Jun 2013 127,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake warning light on

clutch noisy

rear silencer deteriorated

wipers only have fast speed

Pass 23 Jun 2012 96,257 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake warning light on

exhaust bracket missing

rear silencer corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2012 96,257 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake warning light on

exhaust bracket missing

rear silencer corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2011 84,249 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake discs poor

Pass 15 Jun 2011 84,249 miles

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

rear brake discs poor

Pass 3 Jun 2010 79,317 miles

wipers only have fast speed

Fail 2 Jun 2010 79,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

wipers only have fast speed

Pass 6 Apr 2009 68,103 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 68,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,413 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO MOT LIMIT

Pass 4 Apr 2007 38,745 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 31,428 miles

front registration plate cracked

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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R825 MUD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R825 MUD, 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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What year was R825 MUD registered?

R825 MUD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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