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R958 HHG

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,965 mi
Last recorded139,965 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 HHG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2022 139,965 miles

Emissions not tested NOT MET EMMISIONS (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CORROSION OUTTER SEAL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn WHISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn WHISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTTER SEAL CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER EXHAUST BOX LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 139,329 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 138,158 miles

General rust under the vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 136,433 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2017 135,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 133,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 133,462 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 128,045 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 124,132 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 123,060 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 123,054 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2010 108,420 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 92,696 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 92,696 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2008 84,546 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 27 May 2008 84,546 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 30 May 2007 79,399 miles

rear tyres on 3 1/2mm

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 2 May 2006 73,140 miles

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

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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R958 HHG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R958 HHG, 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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R958 HHG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 14 February 1998.

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