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R91 DWL

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,488 mi
Last recorded114,488 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 DWL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 114,488 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint STEERING SLIGHT LEAK (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 114,487 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened TWISTED AND BENT (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint STEERING SLIGHT LEAK (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 109,886 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 109,875 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2015 108,094 miles

both front steering rack gaiters damp

nail in nearside rear tyre outer edge (non-repairable).

nearside front tyre on limit

offside front tyre nearing limit

offside parking brake effort poor

Fail 2 Feb 2015 108,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front steering rack gaiters damp

nail in nearside rear tyre outer edge (non-repairable).

nearside front tyre on limit

offside front tyre nearing limit

offside parking brake effort poor

Pass 17 Jan 2014 104,702 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre outer edge (non-repairable).

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 17 Jan 2014 104,702 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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in nearside rear tyre outer edge (non-repairable).

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Jan 2013 101,047 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 95,864 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 89,606 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 82,910 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 82,910 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 79,773 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 79,773 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 74,225 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2008 74,225 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

all brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2007 61,346 miles

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

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

front tyres 2-3mm tread remaining

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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R91 DWL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R91 DWL, 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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R91 DWL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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