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R24 RWF

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,110 mi
Last recorded124,110 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 RWF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 124,110 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 124,095 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 123,939 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 8 Nov 2024 123,939 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 121,040 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 121,040 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 119,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 112,284 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 111,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 109,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 109,670 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 106,495 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 106,485 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 102,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 93,927 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 83,822 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 75,043 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 58,247 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 52,727 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 48,243 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 48,243 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 47,250 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 46,388 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 45,246 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 41,697 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 37,826 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyre cracking up

nearside rear tyre cracking up

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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R24 RWF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R24 RWF, 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 R24 RWF registered?

R24 RWF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is R24 RWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R24 RWF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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