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R115 WCF

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

55,356 mi
Last recorded55,356 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 WCF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 55,356 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 55,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 54,475 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 54,221 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 53,768 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 53,299 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

all suspension parts corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2020 53,299 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

all suspension parts corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2019 52,979 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 52,706 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 51,647 miles

front suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 50,823 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

front suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2016 50,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

front suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 49,823 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 49,823 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 48,696 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 48,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both rear tyres wearing thin,3 mm.

Pass 24 Jan 2013 48,004 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin,3 mm.

Fail 16 Jan 2012 46,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 46,639 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 45,401 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,401 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 43,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 43,813 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 41,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 41,072 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 39,337 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 39,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 37,868 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 rear tyres worn to the legal limits now,suggest a pair of rear tyres be fitted as soon as possible.

Fail 27 Jul 2006 37,868 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 rear tyres worn to the legal limits now,suggest a pair of rear tyres be fitted as soon as possible.

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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R115 WCF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc 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 R115 WCF, 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 R115 WCF registered?

R115 WCF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R115 WCF shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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