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R339 AYA

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

56,638 mi
Last recorded56,638 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 AYA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 56,638 miles

various corrosion under vehicle (inc cavity wax)

Pass 6 Sep 2024 56,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 56,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 56,632 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 56,632 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 56,631 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 56,630 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 56,629 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 56,596 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,596 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,596 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 56,596 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 56,588 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 56,578 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 54,028 miles

all 4 tyres tread getting low

Fail 21 Jan 2008 54,026 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all 4 tyres tread getting low

Pass 19 Jan 2007 47,897 miles

Brake Fluid Level low

Front Nearside Tyre Sidewall Cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2006 43,225 miles

front n/s brake binding slightly

play in the steering

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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R339 AYA is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R339 AYA, 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 R339 AYA registered?

R339 AYA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R339 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R339 AYA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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