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R113 JAR

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

98,727 mi
Last recorded98,727 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 JAR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 98,727 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 96,361 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 94,883 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 88,625 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 81,983 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 75,604 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 68,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 64,633 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 62,906 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 62,865 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 62,489 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 61,167 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 59,340 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 59,340 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 59,059 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Oct 2011 58,233 miles

nearside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2010 57,527 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 54,728 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 51,560 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 49,171 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 43,435 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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R113 JAR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R113 JAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R113 JAR registered?

R113 JAR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R113 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R113 JAR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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