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R114 TBD

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,172 mi
Last recorded42,172 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 TBD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 42,172 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 42,120 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 42,084 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 41,979 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 41,885 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 41,816 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 41,748 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 41,682 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,487 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 41,341 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 41,341 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 40,721 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 39,901 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,066 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,904 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 35,385 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 32,574 miles

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

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

both front tyres almost bald on inner edges

nearside front side light cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2009 29,878 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,979 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,209 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 23,766 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 23,766 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R114 TBD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R114 TBD, 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 R114 TBD registered?

R114 TBD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R114 TBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R114 TBD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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