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R215 EBU

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,286 mi
Last recorded69,286 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 EBU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2026 69,286 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 68,972 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 68,173 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 67,874 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 66,765 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 66,642 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 66,038 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 65,785 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 64,978 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 64,534 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 64,124 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 63,500 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 61,970 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 58,007 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 55,166 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 50,344 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 44,789 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 37,565 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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R215 EBU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R215 EBU, 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 R215 EBU registered?

R215 EBU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R215 EBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R215 EBU shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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