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R1 TJL

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,939 mi
Last recorded26,939 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 TJL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 26,939 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 26,801 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES OVER 10 YEARS OLD AND CRACKING ON OUTER TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 26,004 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 24,619 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 24,226 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 22,365 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 21,886 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 21,886 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2017 21,466 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 20,361 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 18,785 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 17,115 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 16,273 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 15,326 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 14,312 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 12,696 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 10,488 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 TJL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 TJL, 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 R1 TJL registered?

R1 TJL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R1 TJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 TJL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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