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R332 UAS

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

113,052 mi
Last recorded113,052 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 UAS
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 113,052 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 113,052 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 113,025 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 112,898 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 112,892 miles

Rear diff mount bush worn.

Fail 26 Apr 2024 112,892 miles

Rear diff mount bush worn.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag. (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 112,885 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 112,885 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 112,048 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 112,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 112,042 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 111,520 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 111,412 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 110,760 miles

Rear Tyres starting to crack

Pass 11 May 2018 109,512 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 13 May 2017 108,678 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside front tyre wearing thin

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 105,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 May 2016 105,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 98,339 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 95,576 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 95,576 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 95,271 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 94,800 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 93,996 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 93,239 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 89,766 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 80,418 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 80,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 81,101 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R332 UAS is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 R332 UAS, 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 R332 UAS registered?

R332 UAS is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R332 UAS safe to buy?

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