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K999 KRL

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,600 mi
Last recorded72,600 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK999 KRL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 72,600 miles

Front Inner sills corroding

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear suspension and components corroding

fuel pipes corroding

fuel tank straps corroding

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2025 72,587 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Inner sills corroding

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear suspension and components corroding

fuel pipes corroding

fuel tank straps corroding

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2024 72,202 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside rear misting (5.3.2 (b))

engine & underbody covers fitted

fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2023 71,799 miles

Central fuel pipes corroding

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion around rear jacking blocks

fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2022 71,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes partially covered & covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

engine & underbody covers fitted

suspension components & tank straps corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 71,135 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

The fuel tank straps are corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 70,848 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside misting (5.3.2 (b))

The fuel tank straps are corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2019 70,614 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside misting (5.3.2 (b))

The fuel cap seal is deteriorating

The fuel tank straps are corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2019 70,614 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside misting (5.3.2 (b))

The fuel cap seal is deteriorating

The fuel tank straps are corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 70,338 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 70,338 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 69,899 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 69,464 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 69,068 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 67,793 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2014 67,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 65,975 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 64,938 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 63,081 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 61,934 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 59,723 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 55,331 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 55,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 55,296 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 55,110 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

N\S\R TYRE 2MM

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O\S\R TYRE 3MM

Fail 15 Dec 2005 55,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

N\S\R TYRE 2MM

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O\S\R TYRE 3MM

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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K999 KRL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K999 KRL, 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.

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K999 KRL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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