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3205HSR

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,770 mi
Last recorded58,770 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3205HSR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 58,770 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 58,770 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside o/s and n/s (1.8)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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3205HSR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 3205HSR, 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 3205HSR registered?

3205HSR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is 3205HSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3205HSR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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