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R105 UYW

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

64,970 mi
Last recorded64,970 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 UYW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 64,970 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 64,962 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 64,846 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 64,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2024 64,526 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2024 64,512 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure mounting snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2023 64,361 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 63,927 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 63,523 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 62,596 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 62,596 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 61,792 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 61,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 59,920 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 59,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 58,632 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 58,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 57,321 miles

both front tyres are perished

Fail 26 May 2015 57,320 miles

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

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

both front tyres are perished

nearside rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 10 Jun 2014 56,130 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 54,402 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,969 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 53,683 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 52,924 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 52,924 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 50,077 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 43,887 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 43,887 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 39,025 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 UYW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UYW, 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 UYW registered?

R105 UYW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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