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R142 DWT

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,009 mi
Last recorded60,009 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 DWT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 60,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2025 58,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2024 57,684 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2023 57,057 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2022 56,498 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2021 55,295 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 54,122 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 53,350 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 52,316 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,843 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 51,297 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,617 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 47,129 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 47,112 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 44,304 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 41,311 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 38,520 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 35,337 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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R142 DWT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R142 DWT, 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 R142 DWT registered?

R142 DWT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R142 DWT safe to buy?

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