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R188 POH

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,257 mi
Last recorded28,257 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 POH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2025 28,257 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 28,077 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 27,527 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 27,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 26,063 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 26,027 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 24,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 22,529 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 20,158 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 17,375 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 17,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 16,723 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 16,217 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 16,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 15,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 15,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2009 14,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2008 14,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 13,451 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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R188 POH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R188 POH, 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 R188 POH registered?

R188 POH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R188 POH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R188 POH shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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