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1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

10,405 mi
Last recorded10,405 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 OW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 10,405 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 10,383 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 10,349 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 10,327 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 10,314 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 10,137 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 9,988 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 9,963 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 9,940 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 9,298 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 9,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Jul 2011 9,150 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 9,127 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 9,032 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2008 8,977 miles

all tyres on this vehicle look like originals they are all starting to perish. both front tyres are worn slightly on edges

slight engine oil leak

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2007 8,890 miles

all tyres are starting to perish

both rear air deflectors under vehicle in front of rear wheels broken

oil leak from bottom of engine/gearbox. needs undertrays removed to find leak. slight

Pass 12 Jul 2006 8,792 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 8,792 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyre wearing on edges

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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111 OW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 111 OW, 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 111 OW registered?

111 OW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 111 OW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 111 OW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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