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T182 UBA

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,326 mi
Last recorded152,326 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT182 UBA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 152,326 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 145,565 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag warning light activated.

evidence of front offside tyre having made contact with inner wing no contact at time of test.

Fail 17 Sep 2009 145,565 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag warning light activated.

evidence of front offside tyre having made contact with inner wing no contact at time of test.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 132,384 miles

both front tyres at some stage have come into contact with inner wings. ok at time of test.

front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 118,501 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 118,501 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 118,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

(1.1.4a)the offside rear lamp lens minor damage present

(3.5.1f)the front brake pads wearing thin

(6.3)The vehicle presented is an unregistered vehicle presented without number plates fitted,this does not mean that number plates are not required,they must be fitted if continuing to use on the roads in GB

(8.1.1a)the offside front door mirror has a temporary repair present

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

The Airbag warning lamp does not follow the correct operating procedure. †A warning triangle lamp indicates that advice should be sought from the owners manual?

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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T182 UBA is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T182 UBA, 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 T182 UBA registered?

T182 UBA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T182 UBA safe to buy?

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