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R308 VJB

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

66,572 mi
Last recorded66,572 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 VJB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 66,572 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

reverse lights inop

Pass 1 Apr 2025 66,386 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 66,376 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 66,374 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Upper stop light inop

Pass 12 Jun 2023 66,275 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 66,275 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 65,940 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2021 65,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 65,540 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 64,558 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 64,051 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 64,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 63,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

power steering resiviour cap missing

Fail 24 Jun 2016 63,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

power steering resiviour cap missing

Pass 19 Jun 2015 63,527 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 62,723 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 61,410 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 61,410 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 60,890 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 59,136 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 57,946 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 56,123 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 52,425 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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R308 VJB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R308 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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R308 VJB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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