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R97 CBO

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,381 mi
Last recorded109,381 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 CBO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 109,381 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

sill covers corodded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 109,135 miles

sill covers slight corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2021 109,042 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 109,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 108,681 miles

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

sill covers corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 107,831 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 106,159 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 100,574 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 100,243 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 99,550 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 99,529 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)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 99,111 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

inner part ot the front brake discs/ showing slight corrosion..

underside plastic cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine area..

Pass 12 Nov 2012 97,569 miles

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Oct 2011 95,511 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 87,158 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 87,158 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 80,781 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 75,818 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 75,818 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 70,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 70,487 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 61,317 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 61,317 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 61,274 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 55,496 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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R97 CBO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R97 CBO, 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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R97 CBO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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