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R253 CWX

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,138 mi
Last recorded21,138 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 CWX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 21,138 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 21,008 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 20,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 20,635 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 19,929 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 19,598 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 18,212 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 19,206 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 19,090 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 18,826 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 18,780 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 18,780 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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R253 CWX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R253 CWX, 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 R253 CWX registered?

R253 CWX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R253 CWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 CWX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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