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328 TYC

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,968 mi
Last recorded29,968 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration328 TYC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 29,968 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 29,962 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 28,101 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 27,816 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 27,816 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 25,513 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 24,692 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 22,898 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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328 TYC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 328 TYC, 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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How do I check the history of 328 TYC?

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What year was 328 TYC registered?

328 TYC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is 328 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 328 TYC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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