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R886 YLE

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,766 mi
Last recorded136,766 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 YLE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 136,766 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 133,059 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 133,054 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)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside 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)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine oil leak

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 126,660 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 115,345 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 109,831 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 102,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

handbrake travels high needs adjustment

Pass 13 Feb 2007 95,373 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 95,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 88,341 miles

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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R886 YLE is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R886 YLE, 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 R886 YLE registered?

R886 YLE is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R886 YLE safe to buy?

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