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R301ECX
Year1998
0-60mph9.5 sec
FuelPetrol
Power140 BHP
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BMW Z3 ROADSTER

General information

Make BMW
Model Z3 Z3 ROADSTER
Colour Blue
Year of manufacture 1998
Top speed 128 mph
0 - 60 mph 9.5 seconds
Gearbox 5 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 140 BHP
Max. torque 180 Nm at 4.300 rpm
Engine capacity 1.895 cc
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 25.7 mpg
Consumption extra urban 47.1 mpg
Consumption combined 36.2 mpg
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Internet history

Entry 2
Date 2021-01-29
Pictures 1
Listing price View report
source: autoonline.co.uk
Entry 1
Date 2021-01-21
Pictures 16
Listing price View report
source: yesauto.com
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-04-03
MOT pass rate
69 %
MOT passed 18
Failed MOT tests 8
Total advice items 45
Total items failed 21
MOT #26 2023-04-04 13:27
MOT test number 520466712755
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-04-03
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advice
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Rear Outer sills corroding , both sides
Advice
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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MOT #25 2023-04-04 13:27
MOT test number 871748965609
Result Failed
Advice
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advice
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass with rectification
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Advice
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Rear Outer sills corroding , both sides
MOT #24 2022-05-16 16:01
MOT test number 212122468688
Result Passed
Advice
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Minor
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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MOT #23 2022-05-16 10:14
MOT test number 110987214630
Result Failed
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Minor
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Minor
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre wall cut & tyre cracking with age (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MOT #22 2021-06-07 16:15
MOT test number 781996519548
Result Passed
MOT #21 2021-06-04 12:55
MOT test number 420120908044
Result Failed
Advice
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Fail
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MOT #20 2020-06-05 15:50
MOT test number 375597220592
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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MOT #19 2020-05-28 13:44
MOT test number 117558453403
Result Failed
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fail
Exhaust hydrocarbon 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advice
Headlamp lenses deteriorated
Fail
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advice
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MOT #18 2019-02-27 17:11
MOT test number 516433263579
Result Passed
MOT #17 2018-04-06 07:47
MOT test number 883368065337
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
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MOT #16 2017-03-31 12:55
MOT test number 148443200956
Result Passed
Advice
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Front tyre has damage to inside edge
Advice
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
MOT #15 2016-02-24 08:53
MOT test number 977369300114
Result Passed
MOT #14 2015-02-23 09:46
MOT test number 416474155065
Result Passed
MOT #13 2015-02-20 11:29
MOT test number 846261155046
Result Failed
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Fail
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fail
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fail
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
MOT #12 2014-02-14 11:09
MOT test number 129945444093
Result Passed
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MOT #11 2013-02-18 13:10
MOT test number 375819443040
Result Passed
MOT #10 2011-11-08 16:32
MOT test number 499262811477
Result Passed
Advice
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #9 2011-11-08 12:14
MOT test number 159672111395
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advice
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
MOT #8 2010-12-07 09:36
MOT test number 124291940363
Result Passed
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
MOT #7 2009-11-13 16:30
MOT test number 404657019477
Result Passed
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MOT #6 2008-10-03 17:23
MOT test number 391597578219
Result Passed
MOT #5 2007-09-12 15:06
MOT test number 693705857282
Result Passed
MOT #4 2007-08-30 16:14
MOT test number 670532547223
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
MOT #3 2006-08-30 14:27
MOT test number 951502146218
Result Passed
MOT #2 2005-08-31 17:26
MOT test number 384483745495
Result Passed
MOT #1 2005-08-26 15:07
MOT test number 882978435271
Result Failed
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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Tax & MOT check

Untaxed Tax expired: 24 February 2024
MOT Expired: 3 April 2024
Tax status 24 February 2024
Days left 63 days too late
MOT expiry date 3 April 2024
Full MOT history See MOT history
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 29
First mileage registration 1998-04-24
Last registration 2023-04-04
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Registration #1 1998-04-24 21 mi
Registration #2 2005-08-26 62.660 mi
Registration #3 2005-08-31 62.660 mi
Registration #4 2006-08-30 65.030 mi
Registration #5 2007-08-30 67.192 mi
Registration #6 2007-09-12 67.194 mi
Registration #7 2008-10-03 67.932 mi
Registration #8 2009-11-13 71.026 mi
Registration #9 2010-12-07 73.272 mi
Registration #10 2011-11-08 76.004 mi
Registration #11 2011-11-08 76.008 mi
Registration #12 2013-02-18 76.913 mi
Registration #13 2014-02-14 77.474 mi
Registration #14 2015-02-20 78.023 mi
Registration #15 2015-02-23 78.023 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 08288833

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