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R192 VRX

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

68,181 mi
Last recorded68,181 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR192 VRX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 68,181 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 66,773 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 65,579 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 65,172 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 64,546 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 63,914 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 63,598 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 63,136 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 62,801 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 62,062 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 61,871 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 61,148 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 60,345 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 58,847 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2014 58,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 55,939 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 55,784 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,533 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 55,209 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 51,271 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 51,271 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,621 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 43,621 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 32,880 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 30,613 miles

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

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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R192 VRX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 R192 VRX, 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 R192 VRX registered?

R192 VRX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R192 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R192 VRX shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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