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R919 CLS

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

68,042 mi
Last recorded68,042 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR919 CLS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 68,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2021 61,794 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2021 61,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 59,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 57,906 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 57,906 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 56,044 miles

Nearside Front position lamp lens damaged

Offside Front wiper blade rubber edge torn

Pass 27 May 2016 52,804 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 48,132 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 43,782 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 36,972 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 31,458 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,494 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 26,943 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,983 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,723 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,258 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,145 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing at inside edge

Pass 18 May 2006 21,456 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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R919 CLS is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R919 CLS, 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 R919 CLS registered?

R919 CLS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R919 CLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R919 CLS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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