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R175 XKP

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,160 mi
Last recorded88,160 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 XKP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 88,160 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 87,615 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 87,132 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 85,664 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 85,626 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 83,422 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2009 79,700 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 74,094 miles

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

slight play on offside front steering rack arm.

unable to fully inspect both front brakepipes due to routing behind inner wing trim.

Pass 2 May 2006 68,330 miles

slight play detected at offside of steering rack

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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R175 XKP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R175 XKP, 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 R175 XKP registered?

R175 XKP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R175 XKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R175 XKP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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