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R866 CBE

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

59,419 mi
Last recorded59,419 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 CBE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 59,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 May 2022 59,068 miles

2nd to last exhaust rubber hanger missing

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 59,067 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

2nd to last exhaust rubber hanger missing

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced saill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2021 56,879 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 56,484 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 55,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 55,802 miles

Central Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 55,708 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 52,822 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 52,815 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 49,250 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 47,571 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 47,563 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 45,199 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 43,234 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 42,331 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 42,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 41,248 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 39,435 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,258 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,600 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 33,625 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 33,625 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 32,099 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 28,690 miles

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

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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R866 CBE is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R866 CBE, 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 R866 CBE registered?

R866 CBE is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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