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R249 UWG

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

128,481 mi
Last recorded128,481 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 UWG
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 128,481 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 128,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 123,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))

both inner sills corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2025 123,302 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))

both inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 117,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 114,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear HAND BRAKE LOWER READING

Nearside Rear Outer SILL CORRODED WITHIN 30 CMOF A MOUNTING BUT NOT SERIOUSLY AFFECTING OVERALL SECURITY

Fail 9 Dec 2022 114,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insecure (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Catt assy loose in exhaust

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 109,338 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 109,332 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 18 Nov 2020 104,629 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 104,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 98,786 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 98,777 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 96,140 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 96,127 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 94,557 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and Nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and Nearside Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 93,478 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 92,570 miles

corrosion beginning to o/s rear suspension swinging arm

Pass 6 Aug 2014 91,204 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 91,201 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 91,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

head light lenses fadded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 89,705 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 86,675 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 84,688 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 82,254 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 76,922 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 72,853 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 67,062 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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R249 UWG is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R249 UWG, 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 R249 UWG registered?

R249 UWG is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R249 UWG shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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