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R105 SPR

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

47,170 mi
Last recorded47,170 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 SPR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 47,170 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 46,639 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 45,823 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 45,543 miles

Both front bump stops perished

Pass 18 May 2022 45,357 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 44,987 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 44,602 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 44,352 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 43,991 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 43,323 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 43,114 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 43,007 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 42,365 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 15 Mar 2014 42,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,199 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 40,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 40,332 miles

under side of vehicle newly undersealed

Pass 30 Oct 2009 36,525 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/ wiper split at end

Pass 1 Dec 2008 33,246 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,474 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2008 29,966 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 25,984 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 21,832 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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R105 SPR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 R105 SPR, 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 R105 SPR registered?

R105 SPR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R105 SPR safe to buy?

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