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R157 DGF

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,669 mi
Last recorded81,669 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 DGF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 81,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 80,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 79,884 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 79,153 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 78,138 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 77,749 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 76,647 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible

Pass 8 Jun 2018 75,338 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 74,642 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded two front & two rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded two (2.3.2)

bottom suspension joints on front have slightly to much movement but passable

ex weak/rusty. clamp loose

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible

Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,026 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 74,026 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 72,232 miles

Fuel cap seal beginning to perish

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 72,222 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap seal beginning to perish

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,974 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 70,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 69,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

ex rust at rear

o/s front tyre sidewall only just passable

Pass 13 Mar 2012 68,216 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 66,283 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 64,546 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 64,546 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 62,948 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 61,333 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 59,491 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 56,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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R157 DGF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R157 DGF, 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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R157 DGF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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