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R154 LGN

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,371 mi
Last recorded166,371 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 LGN
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 166,371 miles

corrosion on both sides front and both sides rear sills

Pass 24 Oct 2024 164,311 miles

corrosion on nearside and offside sills

Fail 22 Oct 2024 164,311 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on nearside and offside sills

Pass 19 Oct 2023 163,520 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 162,627 miles

nearside and offside outer sill areas corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 161,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 160,193 miles

both rear outer sills by jacking points corroding

Pass 1 May 2019 157,870 miles

both rear tyres worn

Fail 1 May 2019 157,870 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak induction hose split (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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))

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes slightly perished

both rear tyres worn

Pass 1 May 2018 155,709 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 155,709 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 151,823 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 146,563 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers worn

Pass 12 May 2015 141,349 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2014 137,442 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 128,631 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 May 2012 109,650 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

number plate cracked

Fail 18 May 2012 109,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

number plate cracked

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 99,665 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 92,567 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2009 88,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 84,689 miles

Offside and nearside front-lower swivel joints both have slight vertical and lateral movement.

Offside and nearside inner steering rack joints slightly worn.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 74,816 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 74,816 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 66,578 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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R154 LGN is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R154 LGN, 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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What year was R154 LGN registered?

R154 LGN is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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