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R230OMD
Year1998
0-60mph9.5 sec
FuelPetrol
Power138 BHP
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BMW Z3 ROADSTER

General information

Make BMW
Model Z3 Z3 ROADSTER
Colour Red
Year of manufacture 1998
Top speed 128 mph
0 - 60 mph 9.5 seconds
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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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2021-09-07
MOT pass rate
65 %
MOT passed 15
Failed MOT tests 8
Total advice items 42
Total items failed 22
MOT #23 2020-09-04 08:12
MOT test number 837190449850
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2021-09-07
Advice
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
MOT #22 2019-09-08 14:53
MOT test number 629986358011
Result Passed
MOT #21 2018-08-07 16:59
MOT test number 541997462489
Result Passed
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MOT #20 2017-03-27 09:12
MOT test number 194674729016
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside wing mirror missing
MOT #19 2017-03-25 10:29
MOT test number 885615824652
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advice
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside wing mirror missing
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
MOT #18 2016-03-22 13:09
MOT test number 766810098360
Result Passed
Advice
All tyres wearing on inner edge
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Nearside wing mirror missing
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MOT #17 2016-03-21 12:06
MOT test number 431907728982
Result Failed
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Fail
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advice
All tyres wearing on inner edge
Fail
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advice
Nearside wing mirror missing
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MOT #16 2015-02-12 15:05
MOT test number 329293245072
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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MOT #15 2015-02-10 09:34
MOT test number 206561045030
Result Failed
Fail
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fail
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fail
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
MOT #14 2014-02-03 09:33
MOT test number 706134534061
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MOT #13 2014-02-03 09:33
MOT test number 867894034085
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #12 2013-01-31 15:45
MOT test number 759141633023
Result Passed
MOT #11 2013-01-29 10:12
MOT test number 816579723008
Result Failed
Notice
Play in offside front anti roll bar drop link
Fail
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Notice
Both front brake hoses perished
Notice
Rear brake pads low
Fail
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
MOT #10 2012-02-02 09:31
MOT test number 235043432060
Result Passed
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MOT #9 2012-02-02 09:31
MOT test number 237113432073
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
MOT #8 2011-01-31 10:34
MOT test number 168671331008
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #7 2011-01-31 10:34
MOT test number 939791531087
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
MOT #6 2010-01-29 11:26
MOT test number 580969520097
Result Passed
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MOT #5 2009-01-27 10:30
MOT test number 322807329008
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
MOT #4 2009-01-27 10:30
MOT test number 710887529012
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
MOT #3 2008-01-30 09:17
MOT test number 310700838035
Result Passed
MOT #2 2007-01-17 11:07
MOT test number 792837217062
Result Passed
Notice
O/s and n/s front brake flexi hoses in body brackets not secure,ie metal clip missing...
MOT #1 2006-01-17 14:35
MOT test number 233727016065
Result Passed
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Tax & MOT check

Untaxed Tax expired: 1 January 2021
MOT Expired: 7 September 2021
Tax status 1 January 2021
Days left 1205 days too late
MOT expiry date 7 September 2021
Full MOT history See MOT history
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 18
First mileage registration 1998-02-13
Last registration 2020-09-04
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Registration #1 1998-02-13 13 mi
Registration #2 2006-01-17 48.969 mi
Registration #3 2007-01-17 53.150 mi
Registration #4 2008-01-30 57.408 mi
Registration #5 2009-01-27 61.508 mi
Registration #6 2010-01-29 65.047 mi
Registration #7 2011-01-31 69.754 mi
Registration #8 2012-02-02 72.990 mi
Registration #9 2013-01-29 81.228 mi
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Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 51 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 2
Number of axles 2
Engine number 07928965

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