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R220 ODD

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,380 mi
Last recorded41,380 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 ODD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 41,380 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 40,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 40,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 39,882 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate damaged,not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing passenger front and drivers front shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front passenger front and drivers front stub axles corroded

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 39,402 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 39,402 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 38,994 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 38,821 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 38,087 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 36,956 miles

All tyres getting cracked on side wall

Pass 2 Dec 2015 32,781 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 29,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 29,525 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 26,626 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 23,095 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 19,388 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 15,106 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 15,011 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 14,833 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,127 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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R220 ODD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R220 ODD, 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.

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What year was R220 ODD registered?

R220 ODD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R220 ODD safe to buy?

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