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R969 EOB

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,277 mi
Last recorded51,277 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 EOB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 51,277 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 49,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 48,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 44,658 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 44,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,778 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 34,478 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 32,740 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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R969 EOB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R969 EOB, 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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R969 EOB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R969 EOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R969 EOB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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