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R190 CBO

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,144 mi
Last recorded155,144 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 CBO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 155,144 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 154,334 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2023 153,944 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 153,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 153,924 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 152,519 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 152,219 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 149,989 miles

offside front tyre rubbing inner wheel arch

Fail 15 Apr 2014 149,989 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre rubbing inner wheel arch

Pass 29 Apr 2013 147,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 144,709 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 141,832 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 138,745 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 138,733 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 135,559 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 131,184 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 119,858 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 118,093 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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R190 CBO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R190 CBO, 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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R190 CBO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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