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M70 RAS

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

25,188 mi
Last recorded25,188 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 RAS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 25,188 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak near radiator ()

Fail 30 May 2025 25,188 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak near radiator ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 25,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 24,858 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 24,463 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 24,099 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear silencer deteriorated but still serviceable

Pass 1 Jun 2016 23,396 miles

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

Rear Silencer deteriorated but still serviceable

Pass 1 Jun 2015 22,957 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 22,649 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 21,718 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 19,871 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 19,871 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 19,437 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 18,726 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 18,068 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 17,531 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 17,531 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,001 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 17,001 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 29 Mar 2006 15,359 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 15,359 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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M70 RAS is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M70 RAS, 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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What year was M70 RAS registered?

M70 RAS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is M70 RAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M70 RAS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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