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R1 THW

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,086 mi
Last recorded42,086 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 THW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 42,086 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 41,975 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 41,901 miles

Offside Front anti-roll bar link slight play in ball joint

Offside Front brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Rear Tyre down to about 2.5mm

Pass 1 Dec 2021 41,778 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 41,685 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 41,626 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 41,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 40,840 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 40,840 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 39,964 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 38,933 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 37,595 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 36,133 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 36,133 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 35,006 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,127 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 30,547 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 24,273 miles

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

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

slight play in off side steering rack

Fail 29 Sep 2008 24,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

slight play in off side steering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,593 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,778 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 THW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 THW, 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

How do I check the history of R1 THW?

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What year was R1 THW registered?

R1 THW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R1 THW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 THW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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