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R832 LWH

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,260 mi
Last recorded104,260 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR832 LWH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 104,260 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 104,260 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 9 May 2018 103,548 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 102,767 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 102,767 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 101,958 miles

Exhaust touching body/subframe

Fail 11 May 2016 101,958 miles

Nearside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Exhaust touching body/subframe

Pass 21 May 2015 100,822 miles

exhaust touching body

thermostat stuck open

Pass 20 May 2014 99,598 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 99,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2013 98,195 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 98,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 96,184 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 96,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2011 91,013 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 May 2011 91,013 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)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 84,558 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 84,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front strut slightly leaking oil

rear exhaust box mounting held with cable ties

Pass 20 Apr 2009 80,991 miles

modified exhaust fitted: recommend decibel check

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes weak

offside front brake pads low

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Apr 2009 80,991 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

modified exhaust fitted: recommend decibel check

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

offside front brake pads low

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2008 76,153 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 75,872 miles

front brakes are inbalanced by about 20%

Fail 22 Sep 2006 75,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 May 2005 70,236 miles

Slight play in off side front wheel

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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R832 LWH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R832 LWH, 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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R832 LWH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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