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RIG 6290

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,337 mi
Last recorded95,337 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 6290
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 95,337 miles

early perishing to front flexible brake hoses noted

surface corrosion to both rear outer sills by jacking points

Pass 14 Apr 2016 91,585 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 91,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rubber failed (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 86,210 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front road wheel binding

Fail 14 Apr 2015 86,210 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front road wheel binding

Pass 14 Apr 2014 81,607 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cracks appearing in nearside front tyre

drivers wiperblade is a bit streaky

small oil leak

water in boot

Fail 14 Apr 2014 81,607 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cracks appearing in nearside front tyre

drivers wiperblade is a bit streaky

small oil leak

water in boot

Pass 24 Apr 2013 80,403 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 79,295 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 77,599 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 74,551 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 74,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 69,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 64,877 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 59,438 miles

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

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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RIG 6290 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RIG 6290, 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

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What year was RIG 6290 registered?

RIG 6290 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is RIG 6290 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIG 6290 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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