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R2 MBX

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,571 mi
Last recorded43,571 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 MBX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2026 43,571 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 43,002 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 42,401 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 41,392 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 40,546 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 39,989 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 39,378 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 36,711 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 35,569 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 34,586 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 33,046 miles

Front head lamps showing yellow

Pass 2 Apr 2015 30,579 miles

Head lamps showing yellow

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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R2 MBX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R2 MBX, 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 R2 MBX registered?

R2 MBX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R2 MBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 MBX shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R2 MBX have outstanding finance?

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