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R338 VJM

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

74,652 mi
Last recorded74,652 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 VJM
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 74,652 miles

all brake discs corroded

suspension compoents corroded

Pass 11 May 2023 74,638 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 74,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 May 2022 74,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (sill cover) not a structural component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (sill cover) not a structural component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 73,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill cover. (not a structural part ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 72,339 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 72,339 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 71,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 70,818 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 70,818 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 68,798 miles

Front exhaust mountingcorroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 68,012 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 67,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 66,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 51,970 miles

Both front suspension lower arm,rear mountings cracking up and going soft.

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

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

Slight play within offside of steering rack.

Wiper blades noisy and judder on windscreen.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 63,577 miles

High level brake light works when boot closed,but when opened light goes out then closed light works correctly.

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 63,577 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 60,830 miles

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

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

nearside handbrake poor performance

offside front brake stiff to turn

Pass 30 Jul 2010 58,634 miles

offside front wheel stiff to turn

slight cracking on wishbone mountings

very slight play in offside rack arm

Fail 30 Jul 2010 58,634 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front wheel stiff to turn

slight cracking on wishbone mountings

very slight play in offside rack arm

Fail 3 Aug 2009 56,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower suspension arm rear mounts perished

Pass 3 Aug 2009 56,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front lower suspension arm rear mounts perished

Pass 1 Aug 2008 53,995 miles

air bag light stays on

slight deterioration in front wishbone rear mounts

Fail 1 Aug 2008 53,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

air bag light stays on

slight deterioration in front wishbone rear mounts

Pass 6 Aug 2007 52,053 miles

airbag light staying on

Pass 7 Aug 2006 49,527 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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R338 VJM is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R338 VJM, 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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R338 VJM is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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