R227DCV
Year1998
0-60mph-
FuelPetrol
Power138 BHP
R227DCVreport date: 2024-03-28      
UK

BMW Z3 ROADSTER

General information

Make BMW
Model Z3 Z3 ROADSTER
Colour Silver
Year of manufacture 1998
Top speed 128 mph
Gearbox 5 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 138 BHP
Max. torque 180 Nm at 4.300 rpm
Engine capacity 1.895 cc
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 24.8 mpg
Consumption extra urban 47.1 mpg
Consumption combined 35.3 mpg
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Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-06-05
Pictures 8
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-04-26
MOT pass rate
58 %
MOT passed 15
Failed MOT tests 11
Total advice items 52
Total items failed 47
MOT #26 2023-04-27 07:07
MOT test number 993592660713
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-04-26
MOT #25 2023-02-22 10:33
MOT test number 442476633131
Result Failed
Fail
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Fail
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Fail
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MOT #24 2021-10-13 14:31
MOT test number 767923297367
Result Passed
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MOT #23 2021-10-04 11:20
MOT test number 528424493627
Result Failed
Advice
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Advice
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MOT #22 2021-09-23 11:48
MOT test number 282024230764
Result Failed
Fail
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Fail
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advice
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fail
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Advice
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
MOT #21 2020-10-30 17:04
MOT test number 615307077987
Result Passed
Minor
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Minor
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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MOT #20 2020-10-28 11:07
MOT test number 323278549142
Result Failed
Minor
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Fail
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
MOT #19 2020-09-18 14:05
MOT test number 735087397540
Result Failed
Advice
Fuel tank strap corroded
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sock top mount area (inner wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Corrosion to both front under sills
Advice
Corrosion to front suspension components
Minor
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Under body corrosion
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MOT #18 2020-06-26 13:42
MOT test number 697896747751
Result Failed
Minor
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Fail
Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
Fail
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advice
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail
Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
Advice
Corrosion to front suspension components
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock top mount area (inner wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MOT #17 2017-07-06 16:13
MOT test number 964882936009
Result Passed
Advice
Car very muddy underneath when tested
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advice
Rear brake back plates very rusty
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Rear coil spring corroded both rusty (2.4.C.1b)
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MOT #16 2017-07-06 11:39
MOT test number 263592960431
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perrished (4.1.D.1b)
Advice
Car very muddy underneath when tested
Advice
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Rear brake back plates very rusty
Advice
Rear coil spring corroded both rusty (2.4.C.1b)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #15 2016-07-06 10:45
MOT test number 711697465334
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advice
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
MOT #14 2015-06-30 12:20
MOT test number 595571385198
Result Passed
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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MOT #13 2014-07-05 13:12
MOT test number 289266084469
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #12 2014-07-03 11:50
MOT test number 608444884147
Result Failed
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #11 2013-07-11 11:30
MOT test number 735652293190
Result Passed
Advice
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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MOT #10 2013-06-18 12:08
MOT test number 575819363140
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Fail
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Fail
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advice
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Fail
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Fail
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Fail
Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Fail
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Notice
Center brake light not fully working
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advice
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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MOT #9 2012-06-18 10:18
MOT test number 768990272170
Result Passed
Advice
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
MOT #8 2011-06-16 11:46
MOT test number 406387661191
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
MOT #7 2010-06-21 09:24
MOT test number 942222670170
Result Passed
MOT #6 2010-06-21 09:24
MOT test number 111332070185
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
MOT #5 2009-06-12 12:33
MOT test number 264363569194
Result Passed
MOT #4 2008-06-16 12:26
MOT test number 532038568101
Result Passed
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MOT #3 2008-06-16 11:23
MOT test number 562658368191
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
MOT #2 2007-06-19 14:52
MOT test number 243260077449
Result Passed
Notice
Both rear flexible brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded
MOT #1 2006-06-09 11:42
MOT test number 154490266122
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 27
First mileage registration 1998-03-25
Last registration 2023-04-27
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Registration #1 1998-03-25 25 mi
Registration #2 2006-06-09 23.830 mi
Registration #3 2007-06-19 25.844 mi
Registration #4 2008-06-16 27.506 mi
Registration #5 2008-06-16 27.506 mi
Registration #6 2009-06-12 29.089 mi
Registration #7 2010-06-21 30.741 mi
Registration #8 2011-06-16 32.225 mi
Registration #9 2012-06-18 33.866 mi
Registration #10 2013-06-18 35.283 mi
Registration #11 2013-07-11 35.316 mi
Registration #12 2014-07-03 36.473 mi
Registration #13 2014-07-05 36.473 mi
Registration #14 2015-06-30 37.825 mi
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Additional information

Number of axles 2
Engine number 07638827

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