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R942 ABK

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,351 mi
Last recorded97,351 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 ABK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 97,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust mounting missing

Fail 23 Jun 2023 97,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust mounting missing

Pass 29 Jun 2022 97,268 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 95,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 95,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 94,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust getting rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2017 91,677 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 84,896 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 82,231 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 80,633 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 78,949 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 78,949 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 77,421 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 75,297 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 72,249 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 71,618 miles

nearside rear tyre under inflated & inner sidewall showing signs of being run flat

offside & nearside front steering track rod ends have had heat applied to them

Pass 1 Jun 2009 70,007 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 70,007 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tracking

Pass 29 May 2008 68,329 miles

Both front tyres badly cracked

E/oil leak poss sump gasket

G/box oil weap

Fail 26 May 2007 67,079 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2007 67,079 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 65,978 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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R942 ABK is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R942 ABK, 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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R942 ABK is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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