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K8 SRK

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,013 mi
Last recorded87,013 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 SRK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 87,013 miles

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

centre brake light not working

Fail 26 Nov 2025 87,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

centre brake light not working

Pass 25 Nov 2024 85,702 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 83,977 miles

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very poor/worn. recommend replacing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 82,563 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 80,697 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 78,897 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 77,761 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 77,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 75,149 miles

Various parts and places have slight surface corrosion

Fail 7 Dec 2018 75,148 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Various parts and places have slight surface corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2017 72,240 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 71,860 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 71,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 70,151 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 67,461 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 64,763 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,847 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 7 Oct 2011 57,337 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 57,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 53,204 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 47,761 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 44,005 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 40,731 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 36,734 miles

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

o/s/r tyre low

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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K8 SRK is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K8 SRK, 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 K8 SRK registered?

K8 SRK is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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