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TBZ 9247

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Other 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

125,181 mi
Last recorded125,181 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBZ 9247
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 125,181 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 125,155 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 125,033 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 121,155 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 121,117 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2020 119,393 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 119,385 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 117,745 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 117,702 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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TBZ 9247 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 TBZ 9247, 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 TBZ 9247 registered?

TBZ 9247 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is TBZ 9247 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBZ 9247 shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TBZ 9247 have outstanding finance?

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