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K9 ROY

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,477 mi
Last recorded86,477 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 ROY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 86,477 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 86,266 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 86,137 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 85,921 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 85,822 miles

NO REG PLATES FITTED VEHICLE NOT REGISTERED

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

Fail 16 May 2020 85,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

NO REG PLATES FITTED VEHICLE NOT REGISTERED

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 82,822 miles

Both handbrake cables corroded

Both handbrake cables corroded

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow in operation

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 82,822 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both handbrake cables corroded

Both handbrake cables corroded

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow in operation

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 85,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear, both side (1.4.A.2f)

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2007 69,664 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 68,446 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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K9 ROY is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K9 ROY, 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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K9 ROY is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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