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R134 UAS

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,985 mi
Last recorded51,985 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 UAS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 51,985 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 51,289 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 50,914 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 50,121 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 49,689 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 49,267 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 48,743 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 48,380 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 47,472 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 46,331 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 46,013 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,219 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 43,201 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 41,780 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 40,398 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 38,640 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 36,318 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,750 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 33,201 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 31,964 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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R134 UAS is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R134 UAS, 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 R134 UAS registered?

R134 UAS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R134 UAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R134 UAS shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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