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R188 TAC

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,174 mi
Last recorded32,174 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 TAC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 32,174 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 31,662 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 31,376 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on edge, n/s worse. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 31,012 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on edge, n/s worse. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 29,796 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inside edges wearing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 29,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing slightly on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 29,028 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 27,415 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 26,584 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 25,231 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 24,662 miles

Both front tyres perishing

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 23,142 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 22,559 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 21,403 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 19,982 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 17,452 miles

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

Windscreen damage outside swept area

Pass 22 Jul 2009 15,765 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 13,262 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 7,641 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 6,538 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 5,825 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 TAC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 TAC, 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 R188 TAC?

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What year was R188 TAC registered?

R188 TAC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 March 1998.

Is R188 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R188 TAC shows 21 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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