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D2 RMH

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,961 mi
Last recorded97,961 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 RMH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 97,961 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 97,747 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 97,253 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 97,039 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 96,239 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 95,394 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 95,123 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 94,512 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 94,257 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 94,156 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 93,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 93,703 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 92,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2012 91,869 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 89,924 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 89,924 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 85,573 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 75,979 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 75,847 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 63,210 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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D2 RMH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D2 RMH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D2 RMH registered?

D2 RMH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is D2 RMH safe to buy?

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