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32148

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,939 mi
Last recorded35,939 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2006
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration32148
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2006 35,939 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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32148 is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 32148, 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 32148 registered?

32148 is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is 32148 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 32148 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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