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R996 LGO

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,816 mi
Last recorded33,816 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 LGO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2015 33,816 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 32,566 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 32,247 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 31,986 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,890 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 31,634 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 30,749 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 29,067 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 26,195 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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R996 LGO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R996 LGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R996 LGO?

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What year was R996 LGO registered?

R996 LGO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R996 LGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 LGO shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R996 LGO have outstanding finance?

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