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R153 DTM

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,317 mi
Last recorded70,317 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 DTM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 70,317 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 69,872 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 69,070 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 69,066 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 69,044 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 69,044 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 69,031 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 68,957 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 67,287 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 66,847 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front brake has slight restriction

Pass 20 Jul 2013 65,276 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 64,675 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 63,749 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 63,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 60,936 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 60,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 52,784 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 46,504 miles

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

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes becoming unbonded

high level brake light not working

Fail 31 Jan 2008 46,504 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes becoming unbonded

high level brake light not working

Pass 17 Jan 2007 39,751 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 35,198 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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R153 DTM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R153 DTM, 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 R153 DTM registered?

R153 DTM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R153 DTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R153 DTM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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