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R904 SRS

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,097 mi
Last recorded15,097 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR904 SRS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 15,097 miles

Central Front Lower Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 15,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres perished

osf brake grabbing

Pass 8 Jun 2016 15,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all 4 tyres are perished

Pass 14 May 2015 14,971 miles

osf brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2013 14,684 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 14,461 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

all tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2011 14,461 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2009 13,750 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 13,423 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 12,916 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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R904 SRS is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R904 SRS, 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 R904 SRS registered?

R904 SRS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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