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R912 EJX

1998 BMW Z3

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,801 mi
Last recorded31,801 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 EJX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 31,801 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 31,423 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 31,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2019 31,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 29,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2017 29,371 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2017 29,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 29,028 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 28,732 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 28,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 23 May 2011 28,132 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 28,132 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 26,192 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking & punchured

Pass 30 May 2009 23,904 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 21,472 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 19,054 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 16,147 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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R912 EJX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R912 EJX, 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

How do I check the history of R912 EJX?

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What year was R912 EJX registered?

R912 EJX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R912 EJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R912 EJX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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