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R150 UPY

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,392 mi
Last recorded91,392 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 UPY
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 91,392 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 89,820 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 87,121 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 86,876 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 86,512 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 86,504 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front and rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 86,273 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 85,461 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 82,975 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output covers misty n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 82,344 miles

Rear diff seals slight weep

Pass 8 Dec 2016 81,409 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 80,676 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 79,461 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 79,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 72,524 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 72,524 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 72,182 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 71,119 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 69,669 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 65,007 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 65,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,595 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 60,595 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,992 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 56,917 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 51,240 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 45,688 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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R150 UPY is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R150 UPY, 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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R150 UPY is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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