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R926 CAX

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,118 mi
Last recorded90,118 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR926 CAX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 90,118 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 89,230 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 89,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 89,206 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 89,108 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 89,106 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 88,858 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 88,302 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 88,274 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 88,187 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 88,113 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 87,994 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 87,709 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 87,521 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust to gearbox bracket corroded and about to break

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush split

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 11 Jun 2008 86,446 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 86,397 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 79,317 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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R926 CAX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R926 CAX, 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 R926 CAX registered?

R926 CAX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 February 1998.

Is R926 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R926 CAX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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