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R869 LAA

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,851 mi
Last recorded68,851 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 LAA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 68,851 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 67,996 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 67,765 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

srs malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 15 Mar 2013 67,765 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

srs malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 21 May 2012 67,654 miles

air bag light on

both front tyres worn thin on inner edge.

nearside rear tyre worn thin centre of tread.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 64,662 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 64,261 miles

Oil leak

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads about 1/2 worn

front registration plate cracked

front wipers smear slightly

n/s/f tyre side wall cut & deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn & badly cut!

o/s/f tyre badly cut & worn inner edge

parking brake lever comes up high

Pass 4 Jul 2008 61,013 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 60,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 54,194 miles
Fail 18 May 2007

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

Pass 22 May 2006 46,908 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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R869 LAA is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R869 LAA, 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 R869 LAA registered?

R869 LAA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R869 LAA safe to buy?

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