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R923 AVW

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,754 mi
Last recorded48,754 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR923 AVW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 48,754 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 39,156 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 39,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,410 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 25,954 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,961 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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R923 AVW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R923 AVW, 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 R923 AVW registered?

R923 AVW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R923 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R923 AVW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R923 AVW have outstanding finance?

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