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R176 GJL

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,043 mi
Last recorded85,043 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 GJL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 85,043 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 83,605 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delamination (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 81,904 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delamination (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 81,889 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear o/s/r rear park brake performance low

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delamination (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 80,602 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 79,343 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 77,875 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 76,361 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 73,219 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 70,998 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 67,964 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 66,672 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 65,297 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 64,286 miles

o/s front tyre has slightly low tread on edges

Pass 10 May 2012 62,804 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre has low tread on edges

Pass 12 May 2011 61,139 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 59,885 miles

slight up and down movement in n/s and o/s bottom ball joints.

Pass 18 Apr 2009 58,450 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 58,313 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 54,981 miles

slight play in offside front steering rack end

Pass 12 Oct 2006 50,874 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 46,989 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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R176 GJL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R176 GJL, 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 R176 GJL registered?

R176 GJL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R176 GJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R176 GJL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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