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R310 WLL

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,146 mi
Last recorded85,146 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 WLL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 85,146 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 84,928 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 84,617 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 83,901 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 83,312 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 82,517 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 81,584 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 81,584 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 81,030 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 80,538 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 80,148 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 79,113 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 77,514 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 76,547 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 73,707 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 71,964 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 70,321 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 63,259 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 56,058 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 50,819 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 45,116 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 45,116 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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R310 WLL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R310 WLL, 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 R310 WLL registered?

R310 WLL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R310 WLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R310 WLL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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