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R972 MWH

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

34,846 mi
Last recorded34,846 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 MWH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 34,846 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 34,846 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 34,799 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 34,799 miles

Emissions not tested due to missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 34,735 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 34,133 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 34,133 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure pad lining has fallen off (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 32,107 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 32,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 30,918 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 30,918 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 29,430 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 23 Jul 2009 27,782 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 27,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,682 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 27,057 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 27,057 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 26,622 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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R972 MWH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R972 MWH, 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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What year was R972 MWH registered?

R972 MWH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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