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G4 VRO

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,533 mi
Last recorded23,533 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 VRO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 23,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 23,395 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 23,214 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 23,058 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 22,921 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 22,582 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 22,070 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 21,548 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 20,690 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 19,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 19,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 18,012 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 17,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 16,946 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 15,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 13,674 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 12,890 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 11,450 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 9,442 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 7,209 miles

slight play lower ball joints

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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G4 VRO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G4 VRO, 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 G4 VRO registered?

G4 VRO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is G4 VRO safe to buy?

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