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S473 RNX

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,909 mi
Last recorded53,909 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS473 RNX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 53,909 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 52,476 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,507 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 49,507 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2010 47,374 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 44,422 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 44,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 39,146 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,974 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 29,260 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 27,654 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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S473 RNX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc 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 S473 RNX, 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 S473 RNX registered?

S473 RNX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S473 RNX safe to buy?

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