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R151 OSL

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,799 mi
Last recorded99,799 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 OSL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 99,799 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 99,045 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 98,524 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 97,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 97,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 94,707 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 90,086 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 90,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 85,935 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 82,367 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 81,028 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

cracking in offside front tyre

general corrosion underside

handbrake outer cables corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 79,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel tank straps corroded

handbrake outer cable casing corroded

minor cracks to fuel cap seal

slight inbalance front brakes

Pass 14 Jun 2011 78,417 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 May 2010 75,762 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 75,762 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 71,264 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 71,264 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 68,675 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

general light corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2007 64,814 miles

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

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

centre brake lamp not all bulbs working

Pass 22 Feb 2006 56,891 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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R151 OSL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R151 OSL, 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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R151 OSL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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