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202 CEF

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

46,164 mi
Last recorded46,164 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration202 CEF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 46,164 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 45,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front window screen has small chip

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

suspension components to underside slightly surface corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2021 45,800 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 45,605 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 45,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 43,277 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 42,962 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 42,595 miles

Note; Perishing present across both rear tyre treads.

Note; slight perishing between outer front tyre treads.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs. (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 42,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Note; Perishing present across both rear tyre treads.

Note; slight perishing between outer front tyre treads.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs. (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 42,250 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,634 miles

note:slight corrosion present to rear discs pass at time of test.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 41,542 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 41,268 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 40,783 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 40,783 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 40,782 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

engine guard and undertray damaged.

nearside floor/chassis scuffed.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,082 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 39,813 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,380 miles

rear axle bushes worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2007 39,170 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 39,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 37,699 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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202 CEF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 202 CEF, 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 202 CEF registered?

202 CEF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is 202 CEF safe to buy?

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