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R111 APP

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,271 mi
Last recorded50,271 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 APP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 50,271 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 49,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 49,763 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 49,502 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 49,019 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 48,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 47,101 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 47,101 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 44,937 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 43,079 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 41,233 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 39,592 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 38,996 miles

heavy corrotion to front suspention

os ns front tyres cracking

Fail 9 Jan 2014 38,996 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heavy corrotion to front suspention

os ns front tyres cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2013 37,276 miles

os ns front tyres slight cracking

Fail 5 Feb 2013 37,276 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

os ns front tyres slight cracking

Fail 22 Feb 2012 36,292 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 36,292 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,435 miles

front tyres slightly cracked & perished.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 34,178 miles

centre exhaust braket corroded.

front wiper washers aims weak req's attention.

rear tyres worn 3mm.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,866 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 31,012 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 28,812 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 27,069 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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R111 APP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R111 APP, 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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R111 APP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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