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R214 XWR

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,870 mi
Last recorded79,870 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 XWR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2024 79,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 78,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 77,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 76,927 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 76,161 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 75,329 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 73,825 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 72,859 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 71,838 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 69,862 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 68,330 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 67,649 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 65,322 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 63,659 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 60,057 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 56,606 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2008 54,295 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 50,941 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 48,572 miles

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

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

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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R214 XWR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 R214 XWR, 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 R214 XWR registered?

R214 XWR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R214 XWR safe to buy?

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