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R178 BPV

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

14,826 mi
Last recorded14,826 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 BPV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 14,826 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 14,348 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 13,168 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 13,155 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 13,117 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 13,101 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 12,971 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 12,916 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 12,643 miles

full under tray fitted front to rear

Pass 25 Jul 2014 12,633 miles

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

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 11 Apr 2013 12,455 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 9,653 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 8,901 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 7,911 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 7,873 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 7,867 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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R178 BPV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 R178 BPV, 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 R178 BPV registered?

R178 BPV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R178 BPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R178 BPV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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