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R259 DAX

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

20,039 mi
Last recorded20,039 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 DAX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 20,039 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 19,569 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 19,431 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 19,153 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 17,481 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 17,475 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Number plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus just met requirements on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2012 16,248 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 16,108 miles

The nearside front brake is showing slight signs of binding

The offside rear tyre is wearing towards the wear indicators

Pass 4 Jul 2008 16,070 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 16,049 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 13,685 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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R259 DAX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R259 DAX, 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 R259 DAX registered?

R259 DAX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R259 DAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 DAX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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