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R879 KTC

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,094 mi
Last recorded106,094 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 KTC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 106,094 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 106,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 96,694 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 96,093 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Sep 2016 96,081 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

under trays / engine covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 26 Sep 2016 96,081 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays / engine covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 21 Sep 2015 96,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 95,929 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 95,929 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 95,851 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 95,800 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 95,699 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 95,550 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 95,514 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 95,440 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 95,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 95,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 93,660 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 90,288 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 90,288 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm inner edge

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm outer edge

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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R879 KTC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R879 KTC, 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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R879 KTC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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