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R199 OBD

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,075 mi
Last recorded22,075 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 OBD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 22,075 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 21,630 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 20,691 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 19,340 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 17,977 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 16,793 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 15,430 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 15,202 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 14,870 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 14,650 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 13,866 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 13,036 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 11,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 9,860 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 9,852 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 9,656 miles

N/S/F Flexipipe insecure/ clamp not holding

N/S/F trackrod end boot split

Pass 9 May 2007 9,609 miles

nearside front brake hose slighty insecure

Pass 16 May 2006 9,354 miles

nearside front brake hose slighty insecure

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 OBD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R199 OBD, 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 OBD registered?

R199 OBD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R199 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R199 OBD shows 18 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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