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R864 OEC

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

87,384 mi
Last recorded87,384 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR864 OEC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 87,384 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie bar/rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 87,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie bar/rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 86,844 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 86,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 85,437 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 84,810 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 84,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2019 83,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 16 92V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 83,132 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 16 92V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 81,853 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 81,853 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire (7.3.A.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 80,230 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 80,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 78,435 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,350 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 74,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 74,324 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2014 74,303 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 74,814 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 73,871 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 73,590 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 65,942 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 65,643 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 56,896 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 45,430 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 45,430 miles

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

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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R864 OEC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R864 OEC, 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 R864 OEC registered?

R864 OEC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R864 OEC shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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