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R227 VYX

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

24,281 mi
Last recorded24,281 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 VYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 24,281 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 24,281 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Front suspension components rusty

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 23,808 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 23,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 23,331 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 22,990 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 22,596 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 22,341 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 21,763 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 21,295 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 20,497 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 19,794 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 19,793 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 19,007 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 18,381 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 17,497 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 16,620 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 15,550 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 15,033 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 14,373 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 14,043 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 13,422 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 12,831 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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R227 VYX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R227 VYX, 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 R227 VYX?

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What year was R227 VYX registered?

R227 VYX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R227 VYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R227 VYX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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