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R1 AGC

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,337 mi
Last recorded35,337 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 AGC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 35,337 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 35,300 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 35,285 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 35,208 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 35,145 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 35,088 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 35,024 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 34,762 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 34,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,223 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 34,098 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,683 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,529 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 33,038 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 32,290 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,579 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,664 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,215 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 29,485 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,636 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 4 Apr 2006 28,079 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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R1 AGC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R1 AGC, 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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What year was R1 AGC registered?

R1 AGC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R1 AGC safe to buy?

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