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R909 LWV

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

114,514 mi
Last recorded114,514 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 LWV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 114,514 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2019 114,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2018 107,481 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 107,481 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 101,118 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 95,682 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 89,047 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2015 89,047 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 84,330 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 84,330 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 82,414 miles

both headlight adjusters failing..

Fail 21 May 2013 82,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlight adjusters failing..

Fail 9 May 2013 82,325 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2012 80,916 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear no.plate damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2012 80,916 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear no.plate damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2011 76,856 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 76,856 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 71,190 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 67,231 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 64,687 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 64,687 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 62,544 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 59,780 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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R909 LWV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R909 LWV, 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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R909 LWV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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