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R116 BYB

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,813 mi
Last recorded96,813 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 BYB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 96,813 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 95,929 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (cill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (cill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 95,191 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

SEAT ADJUSTER SLIGHLTY LOOSE

Fail 13 Sep 2023 95,187 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

SEAT ADJUSTER SLIGHLTY LOOSE

Pass 12 Sep 2022 94,845 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 94,826 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 94,202 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 93,430 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 92,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 92,415 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 91,592 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 91,592 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 90,918 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 90,895 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 89,686 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 89,682 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 88,425 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 21 Jul 2015 88,417 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 87,157 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 85,985 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake imbalance 25%

Pass 17 Jul 2012 85,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded and lipped

front wipers starting to smear screen

sligth play in rack arms

Pass 13 Jul 2011 83,436 miles

dampness around p.a.s pump area

n/s repeater lamp slightly discoloured

o/s and n/s rear shock top mounts worn

some imbalance in front brake performance

some wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 13 Jul 2011 83,436 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

dampness around p.a.s pump area

n/s repeater lamp slightly discoloured

o/s and n/s rear shock top mounts worn

some imbalance in front brake performance

some wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 21 Jul 2010 82,614 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 82,608 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r tyre inner low/worn

Pass 14 Jul 2009 80,397 miles

slight play in both rack arms

Fail 13 Jul 2009 80,352 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in both rack arms

Pass 21 Aug 2008 78,507 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

light misting of oil on o/s/r shock absorber

Fail 20 Aug 2008 78,507 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 76,157 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 76,157 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 28 Jul 2006 72,908 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 69,707 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R116 BYB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R116 BYB, 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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R116 BYB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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