1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · R874 CAU
1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 09 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 85,018 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,018 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R874 CAU Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2022
- 85,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R874 CAU MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (R874 CAU) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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The single rear differential ear mount applies high twisting torque directly to the thin boot floor crossmember. Spot welds pop and the sheet metal tears away, presenting a severe structural failure risk.
- Cooling System FailureSerious
Sharing E36 architecture, the M43, M44, M52, and M54 engines are prone to plastic radiator neck breakage, thermostat housing warping, and plastic water pump impeller detachment, leading to rapid overheating.
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