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R925 AVW

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,602 mi
Last recorded69,602 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR925 AVW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 69,602 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 69,035 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 66,270 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 66,043 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 66,041 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 64,374 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 61,192 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 61,175 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 57,401 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 57,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2012 52,842 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,590 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 51,988 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,311 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 50,256 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 49,260 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 46,788 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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R925 AVW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R925 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.

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What year was R925 AVW registered?

R925 AVW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R925 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R925 AVW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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