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R993 MNR

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,696 mi
Last recorded110,696 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 MNR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 110,696 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 10 Apr 2018 110,696 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 11 May 2017 109,812 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 108,428 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 108,427 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)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 106,189 miles

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

front exhaust noisey.

Fail 21 May 2015 106,189 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)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 102,850 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2013 94,942 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 89,474 miles

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

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

drivers seat does not move

Pass 11 May 2011 87,390 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 83,070 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 83,070 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 80,053 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 78,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 78,042 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 75,113 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2007 75,113 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 72,395 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 72,395 miles

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

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

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 MNR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R993 MNR, 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 MNR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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