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K12 RHS

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,740 mi
Last recorded61,740 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 RHS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 61,740 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 61,554 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 61,223 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 60,954 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 60,546 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 60,343 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2019 59,480 miles

OSR tyre close 225/45R17

Pass 4 May 2018 58,380 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 57,331 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 57,331 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 56,488 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded steel both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corrosion to inner edges of both rear brakes

Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,816 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight peeling of main rear differential mount but no movment.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 52,578 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 52,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,723 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 48,396 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 47,618 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 46,715 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 45,870 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 42,162 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 39,884 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 34,927 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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K12 RHS is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K12 RHS, 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 K12 RHS registered?

K12 RHS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is K12 RHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K12 RHS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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