CarVerify

Free Car Check

R203 WJB

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,508 mi
Last recorded95,508 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 WJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 95,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 94,333 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 94,306 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 93,260 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened borderline pass (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 mounting plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 93,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened borderline pass (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 mounting plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 89,752 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 86,351 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 86,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 82,511 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance LENSE DAMAGED (1.1.A.3d)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 82,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 77,912 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 73,642 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front sidelight lense damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2012 68,482 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 65,449 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 63,014 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 60,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front position lamp lens cracked

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 57,418 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 57,415 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 51,827 miles

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

Nearside front fog light lense broken

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 48,018 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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
Full BMW Z3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R203 WJB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R203 WJB, 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 R203 WJB?

You can check the full history of R203 WJB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R203 WJB registered?

R203 WJB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R203 WJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R203 WJB shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R203 WJB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R203 WJB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.