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R199 ATR

1998 BMW Z3

Yellow Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,526 mi
Last recorded44,526 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 ATR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 44,526 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 44,526 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 44,522 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 44,515 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 44,508 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 44,508 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 44,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 44,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 May 2016 42,395 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 42,395 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 40,533 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,360 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 34,878 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,784 miles

Nearside 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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R199 ATR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Yellow with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R199 ATR, 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 R199 ATR registered?

R199 ATR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R199 ATR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R199 ATR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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