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T22 AMW

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,539 mi
Last recorded105,539 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT22 AMW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 105,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

cosmetic outer sill covers corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2024 105,532 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sill cosmetic covers corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2023 104,077 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 103,906 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 103,750 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 103,584 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 102,548 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 100,301 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 97,986 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 95,778 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 90,269 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 87,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 21 Dec 2012 87,395 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2011 85,443 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 80,898 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs worn

slight play in o,s,f. and n,s,f. rear wishbone bushes

slight weap of oil on power steering pump

Fail 17 Aug 2010 80,898 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front discs worn

slight play in o,s,f. and n,s,f. rear wishbone bushes

slight weap of oil on power steering pump

Pass 28 Aug 2009 72,461 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 64,523 miles

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

nearside front top suspension bush creaking -but no discernible play

Pass 4 Sep 2007 56,575 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 52,992 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 46,277 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 46,277 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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T22 AMW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 T22 AMW, 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 T22 AMW registered?

T22 AMW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T22 AMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T22 AMW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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