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R284 VJB

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

130,036 mi
Last recorded130,036 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 VJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 130,036 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 129,283 miles

General corrosion to under body and suspension components

General wearing to suspension bushes

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 245.40.17 ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 127,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2023 127,566 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 124,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged suspect repair inner shoulder area chalked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 122,616 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 122,564 miles

Fuel tank leaking offside fuel tank area coming from above. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 119,882 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides inner beads (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable outer casing deteriorated. (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside outer sill corroded but not considered to excess.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall small bulge,with closer inspection maybe to excess. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel tank slightly wet and strong smell of fuel.vehicle may need adjustment or repair.

mileage not illuminating

Pass 7 Mar 2019 117,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear T piece pipes to and from to flex hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall has small bulge. with closer inspection maybe to excess.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 115,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner joint chalked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex from T piece. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 113,714 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 110,882 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded T piece at rear pipe too and both pipes from. (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all poor going white ,rear and side repeaters almost to excess. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front inner bead slight buckle

Nearside Rear brake evidence apparent brake has been hot and pads are getting low.not binding at time of test.

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall small bulge apparent.

rear diff mount repairs apparent

Pass 25 Mar 2015 100,020 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 97,378 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 94,880 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 88,495 miles

Airbag light is on

Engine damp with oil

Fail 7 Feb 2012 88,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Airbag light is on

Engine damp with oil

Pass 28 Jan 2011 83,383 miles

front tyres worn on the edges

o/s/r exhaust mounting broken but system is still secure

rear brake pads low

Fail 26 Jan 2011 83,551 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front tyres worn on the edges

o/s/r exhaust mounting broken but system is still secure

rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Jan 2010 78,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear tyres very low on tread

Fail 29 Dec 2009 78,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all tyres getting very low on tread

Pass 19 Dec 2008 71,976 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 65,941 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

see checklist 527239

Fail 10 Dec 2007 65,941 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

see checklist 527239

Pass 17 Nov 2006 60,275 miles

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Fail 17 Nov 2006 60,275 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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R284 VJB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R284 VJB, 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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R284 VJB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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