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R29 MTR

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,221 mi
Last recorded93,221 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 MTR
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 93,221 miles

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

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

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

o/s sill cover corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2025 92,113 miles

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

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

o/s outer sill cover corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2025 92,105 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

o/s outer sill cover corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2024 91,485 miles

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

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

front tyres slightly perished

o/s outer sill cover corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2023 91,184 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

o/s rear outer sill cover corroded.

Pass 16 Jun 2022 90,310 miles

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

front tyres perished

o/s front brake pads low

Pass 29 Jun 2021 89,691 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 88,223 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 87,528 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 83,504 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 83,504 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake hose. (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 81,169 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 79,683 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 78,652 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 77,591 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 75,996 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 74,786 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 74,587 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 74,587 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 68,516 miles

Alternator noisey

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 May 2008 60,398 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 60,398 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on edges

offside rear tyre is wearing on edge

Pass 24 May 2007 47,661 miles

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

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

low reading o/s/handbrake

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wipers starting to smear

Fail 24 May 2007 47,661 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

low reading o/s/handbrake

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wipers starting to smear

Pass 23 May 2006 33,032 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 33,032 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R29 MTR is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R29 MTR, 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 R29 MTR registered?

R29 MTR is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R29 MTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R29 MTR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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