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R311 BKK

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

71,971 mi
Last recorded71,971 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 BKK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 71,971 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated FRONT BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 71,148 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 69,847 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 67,738 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 65,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH LONGITUDINALS IN MY OPINION JUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND REPLACEMENT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED ASAP (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 62,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH LONGITUDINALS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 60,357 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 57,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 54,108 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 54,108 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded UNION TO HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 51,228 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 51,228 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 47,508 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 47,508 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 45,262 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 42,207 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 38,061 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,595 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,565 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 26,395 miles

Advise O/S/F inner ball joint in steering rack has slight play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 23,240 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 21,015 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 18,341 miles

Slight play in steering arms when steering is rocked.

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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R311 BKK is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R311 BKK, 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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R311 BKK is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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