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R930 MCA

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

250,376 mi
Last recorded250,376 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 MCA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 250,376 miles

Front coil spring corroded both side corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both front corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes been greased front to back

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 250,312 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper not clearing screen (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both side corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both front corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes been greased front to back

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 245,381 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 245,381 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 240,091 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 233,130 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 228,391 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 211,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

evidence of accident damage

rear brakepipes have been undersealed

rear section of the under carrage has been undersealed

under carrage cover fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2008 195,182 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 189,196 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 179,476 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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R930 MCA is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R930 MCA, 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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R930 MCA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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