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264 RPK

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

20,737 mi
Last recorded20,737 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration264 RPK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 20,737 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 20,672 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 20,410 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 20,388 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 20,314 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 20,253 miles

Central Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 19,872 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 18,984 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 18,334 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 17,855 miles

brakes slight distortion/appears to have been parked up long term

Pass 19 Sep 2012 17,414 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 16,762 miles

front brake efforts slight distortion,rear discs corrosion

suspension/brakes corrosion/sealant/grease etc,unable to properly assess some items/areas

Pass 6 Oct 2010 15,917 miles

front/rear brake efforts showing distortion,front ferrules corrosion.

suspension corrosion,appears to have been parked up long term

Pass 7 Oct 2009 15,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 14,223 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 13,360 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 13,359 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 12,556 miles

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

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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264 RPK is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 264 RPK, 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 264 RPK registered?

264 RPK is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is 264 RPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 264 RPK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 264 RPK have outstanding finance?

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