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R150 VJB

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,253 mi
Last recorded41,253 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 VJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2025 41,253 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 41,211 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 41,178 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 41,146 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 40,992 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 40,948 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 40,945 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 40,767 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 40,471 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 39,530 miles

slight cracing on both front tyres

Pass 18 May 2012 38,984 miles

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

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

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

x2 front tyres slightly cracked

Pass 4 May 2011 38,396 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,600 miles

slight cracking on 2 front tyres

Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,758 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 35,040 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 VJB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R150 VJB, 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 R150 VJB registered?

R150 VJB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R150 VJB safe to buy?

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