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R28 KMV

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,677 mi
Last recorded91,677 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 KMV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 91,677 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 90,546 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 89,405 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 87,585 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 86,197 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 82,439 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 77,398 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 77,368 miles

Low Brake Pad Waring Light On

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 76,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 76,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 75,438 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 73,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2012 71,597 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 71,597 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2011 70,160 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 69,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 69,251 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 68,748 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 67,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 66,895 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 63,531 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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R28 KMV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R28 KMV, 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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R28 KMV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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