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R927 SCF

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

86,593 mi
Last recorded86,593 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR927 SCF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 86,593 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 85,967 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 83,388 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 81,230 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 79,756 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 79,101 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 77,412 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 73,916 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 73,055 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 72,177 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 69,789 miles

exhaust clamps very rusty

osf brake binding very slightly

very slight play os rearmost bush

Pass 14 Oct 2010 69,280 miles

front pads low

rear discs marked

slight play os bottom ball joint

Pass 10 Oct 2009 64,889 miles

front number plate delaminating

nearside washer poor

front brakes slightly fluctuating

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2008 60,588 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 60,588 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside washer inop

offside rear road wheel slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Sep 2007 56,597 miles

exhaust clamp corroded through at rear silencer to centre section join./ join appears secure

vehicle inspected wet

Pass 2 Oct 2006 51,023 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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R927 SCF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 R927 SCF, 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 R927 SCF registered?

R927 SCF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R927 SCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R927 SCF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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