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R280 RLJ

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

85,738 mi
Last recorded85,738 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 RLJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 85,738 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms rear bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 84,340 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 83,406 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 82,926 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 81,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 79,300 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 76,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 75,890 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 73,780 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 73,780 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 72,997 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 71,598 miles

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2015 71,575 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2013 70,119 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,427 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 67,278 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,251 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 64,962 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 64,157 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 61,901 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 58,352 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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R280 RLJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 R280 RLJ, 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 R280 RLJ registered?

R280 RLJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R280 RLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R280 RLJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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