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R220 OMG

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

52,717 mi
Last recorded52,717 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 OMG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 52,717 miles

all tyres cracking and hard

Fail 28 Mar 2022 53,872 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 51,289 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 50,347 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 49,059 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 47,881 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 46,569 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 44,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 43,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,895 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 38,300 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 35,130 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 32,965 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,462 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 26,732 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 18,111 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 OMG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OMG, 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 OMG registered?

R220 OMG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 23 May 1998.

Is R220 OMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R220 OMG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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