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R249 XBV

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,044 mi
Last recorded44,044 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 XBV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 44,044 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 44,012 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 44,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2012 39,042 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

battery flat

both rear tyre valves badly perished

nearside front tyre valve perished

offside front washer jet inop

offside rear coil spring incomplete but not causing damage/stress to vehicle/componants

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 10 May 2012 39,042 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

battery flat

both rear tyre valves badly perished

nearside front tyre valve perished

offside front washer jet inop

offside rear coil spring incomplete but not causing damage/stress to vehicle/componants

rear brake discs slightly corroded

traction control light on

Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,334 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,200 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 37,953 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 37,782 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 37,301 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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R249 XBV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R249 XBV, 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 R249 XBV registered?

R249 XBV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R249 XBV safe to buy?

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