CarVerify

Free Car Check

R161 BKK

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,446 mi
Last recorded104,446 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 BKK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 104,446 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 104,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 96,058 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 96,058 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2014 96,058 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 88,082 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 77,815 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 24 May 2011 71,396 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2011 71,396 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2010 67,188 miles

Rear pads getting low

Pass 7 May 2009 65,640 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 65,604 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 65,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Airbag light on

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

Exhaust support brakets corroding

Front and rear suspension corroding

High level brake light bulbs inoperative

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

Underside covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2008 63,331 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 56,062 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 51,052 miles

center brake light three bulbs not working

rear tyres down to 2.mm

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
Full BMW Z3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R161 BKK is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R161 BKK, 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

How do I check the history of R161 BKK?

You can check the full history of R161 BKK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R161 BKK registered?

R161 BKK is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R161 BKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 BKK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R161 BKK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R161 BKK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.