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TJI 3448

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,829 mi
Last recorded86,829 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJI 3448
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 86,829 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 86,829 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 86,692 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 75,930 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 64,126 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 52,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 50,681 miles

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

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

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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TJI 3448 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TJI 3448, 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 TJI 3448 registered?

TJI 3448 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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