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R275 VRH

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

111,490 mi
Last recorded111,490 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 VRH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 111,490 miles

Both outer sills slightly corroded and small holes not within 30cm of a mounting point

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle - rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension and steering components corroded and rear subframe

Offside Front Inner sill corroded and holed (not within 30cm of a mounting point)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 111,042 miles

fuel tank securing strap corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded and holed not within 30cm of seatbelt mounting

offside front sill corroded and holed

Fail 8 Aug 2024 111,041 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

fuel tank securing strap corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded and holed not within 30cm of seatbelt mounting

offside front sill corroded and holed

Fail 23 Jul 2024 111,034 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation outer cable sleeve corroded and broken (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation outer cable sleeve corroded and broken (1.1.15 (d))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear inner and outer sill heavily corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front sill corroded and holed away from prescribed areas

Offside rear inner and outer sill heavily corroded

Rear subframe and suspension arms heavily corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2024 110,993 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Rear Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted brake hose bracket (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake hose mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake hose mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted lose to rear disc backing plate (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear axle beam bracket corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2023 108,615 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

fuel cap seal cracking

rear diff mounting bush split

slight exhaust blow from centre joint

Fail 3 Jul 2023 108,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

fuel cap seal cracking

rear diff mounting bush split

slight exhaust blow from centre joint

Pass 16 May 2022 106,598 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 106,395 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 106,190 miles

Central exhaust mounting defective middle section joint

fuel filler seal slightly perished

middle exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 99,451 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective middle section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front sills slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear axle bracket slightly corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

fuel filler seal slightly perrished

fuel tank straps corroded

middle exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2019 99,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective middle section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front sills slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear axle bracket slightly corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

fuel filler seal slightly perrished

fuel tank straps corroded

middle exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 98,602 miles

Both handbrake cables deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Middle hose (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Middle hose (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 97,456 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 97,454 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 96,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 96,023 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 94,274 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 94,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 92,279 miles

centre stop light not working

engine oil level low

o/s/f brake disc poor

Fail 3 Apr 2014 92,279 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre stop light not working

engine oil level low

o/s/f brake disc poor

Pass 25 Jan 2013 87,945 miles

centre stop light not working

sharp edge on gear lever

Pass 20 Apr 2012 84,340 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 80,359 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 80,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 76,133 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 76,087 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 May 2009 73,242 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 70,544 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 66,780 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 61,364 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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R275 VRH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R275 VRH, 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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R275 VRH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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