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R99 ELM

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,136 mi
Last recorded30,136 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 ELM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2020 30,136 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 30,053 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 29,819 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 29,649 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 29,231 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 28,899 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 27,933 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 27,522 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 26,184 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 23,689 miles

n/s/f tyre low/worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2010 21,004 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 19,234 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 18,396 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)

surface corrosion to front brake discs

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

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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R99 ELM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 R99 ELM, 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 R99 ELM registered?

R99 ELM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R99 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R99 ELM shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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