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T784 UHH

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,064 mi
Last recorded154,064 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT784 UHH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 154,064 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 152,651 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 152,360 miles

Centre silencer baffles rattle.

Nearside parking brake cable deteriorated at mounting clip.

Offside parking brake performance less efficient than nearside.

Pass 24 May 2017 152,005 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 152,005 miles

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing nut (2.5.A.4)

Pass 9 May 2016 149,585 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 May 2016 149,585 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 149,221 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 147,934 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 147,929 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 144,199 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 May 2013 144,187 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 14,334 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 138,901 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 138,774 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 131,200 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 116,049 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 98,309 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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T784 UHH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T784 UHH, 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 T784 UHH registered?

T784 UHH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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