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WKZ 3678

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,462 mi
Last recorded107,462 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKZ 3678
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 107,462 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 105,246 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 105,189 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 99,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 99,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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WKZ 3678 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WKZ 3678, 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 WKZ 3678 registered?

WKZ 3678 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is WKZ 3678 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKZ 3678 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WKZ 3678 have outstanding finance?

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