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R993 GJE

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,881 mi
Last recorded58,881 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 GJE
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2021 58,881 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

both front suspension bump stops deteriorated

engine misfire

Pass 3 Jul 2019 58,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two front pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread only just passable (0.1 (b))

engine runs uneven when cold & clutch stiff ?

ex rattle at front

two front bump stops worn

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible

Fail 3 Jul 2019 58,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two front pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour new bulb fitted (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour new bulb fitted (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread only just passable (0.1 (b))

engine runs uneven when cold & clutch stiff ?

ex rattle at front

two front bump stops worn

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible

Pass 18 Jul 2017 57,416 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under body corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 57,156 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear no.plates poor condition

front tyres slightly mishaped

some corrosion on n/s+o/s front brakepipes

some damage to n/s/rear tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Aug 2011 54,306 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 49,327 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,814 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 46,427 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

small split in o/s/r tyre inner wall

Pass 7 Aug 2007 45,593 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 43,825 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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R993 GJE is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R993 GJE, 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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R993 GJE is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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