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R251 GVX

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,494 mi
Last recorded46,494 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 GVX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 46,494 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 45,907 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 45,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 44,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 43,555 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 43,554 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both front tyres rubbing on inner body slightly.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 42,824 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension component corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 41,881 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 41,881 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjusting wheel in lamp seized. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 39,934 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 37,509 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 36,390 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

battery slightly loose

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

windscreen wipers could be better

Pass 29 Feb 2016 35,196 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 34,220 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 33,726 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 33,455 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,450 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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R251 GVX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R251 GVX, 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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R251 GVX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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