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H14 TLH

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,189 mi
Last recorded103,189 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 TLH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2023 103,189 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative will not remain on (4.5.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 102,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 102,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and all suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 102,245 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 101,928 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 101,468 miles

Nearside Rear park brake slightly low

Rear exhaust rubber split

front pads low

rear discs rusty

rear hose ferrals corrodeing

surface corrosion suspension arms and subframes

Fail 10 Feb 2017 101,434 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear park brake slightly low

Rear exhaust rubber split

front pads low

rear discs rusty

rear hose ferrals corrodeing

surface corrosion suspension arms and subframes

Fail 3 Aug 2015 101,069 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear suspension arms and mounts corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 101,069 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension arms and mounts corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 99,176 miles

battery light on

p/s pipes corrodeing

rear brake hose ferrals corrodeing

slight blow centre section of exhaust

slight corrosion rear discs

Fail 15 Apr 2014 99,176 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

battery light on

p/s pipes corrodeing

rear brake hose ferrals corrodeing

slight blow centre section of exhaust

slight corrosion rear discs

Pass 16 Jul 2012 97,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wear on edges

Fail 10 Jul 2012 97,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Jun 2011 88,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 86,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres wall split

Pass 20 Jan 2009 83,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres walls cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2007 80,721 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 80,721 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 75,047 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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H14 TLH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 H14 TLH, 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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H14 TLH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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