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R29 WJH

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,286 mi
Last recorded111,286 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 WJH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 111,286 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 111,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 108,604 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 108,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 108,555 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 106,575 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 106,565 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 104,882 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 104,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 102,781 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 102,756 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 98,417 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 95,118 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 95,118 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 91,482 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 91,482 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 86,296 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 81,054 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 78,863 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 74,297 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 70,525 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 66,291 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 63,505 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 57,148 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 48,989 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 46,969 miles

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

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

slight play in rack

Fail 3 Apr 2006 46,969 miles

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

slight play in rack

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 WJH is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R29 WJH, 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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What year was R29 WJH registered?

R29 WJH is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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