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R195 KAF

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

41,457 mi
Last recorded41,457 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 KAF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 41,457 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 40,480 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 39,792 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 38,998 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 37,425 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 36,549 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 35,583 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 33,932 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 33,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 33,106 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 31,615 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 30,329 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 28,221 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 26,329 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 24,230 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 23,124 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 22,346 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 21,301 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,805 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 17,207 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 16,898 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 15,447 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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R195 KAF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R195 KAF, 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 R195 KAF registered?

R195 KAF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is R195 KAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R195 KAF shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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