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R10 CSW

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

111,615 mi
Last recorded111,615 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 CSW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 111,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2025 111,208 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 110,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 3 May 2023 110,372 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 110,059 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 109,382 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 108,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 108,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 108,263 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 107,845 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 107,380 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 106,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 104,615 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 104,365 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 104,230 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 102,153 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 102,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2010 101,449 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 100,763 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 100,763 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 95,993 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 89,637 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 82,325 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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R10 CSW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R10 CSW, 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 R10 CSW registered?

R10 CSW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R10 CSW safe to buy?

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