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R344 VYX

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,703 mi
Last recorded42,703 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 VYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 42,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 42,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 42,465 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 42,434 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 42,369 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 42,295 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 42,181 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front foot well full of water

fuel tank straps corroded

rear lamps have condensation in

Pass 5 Jan 2019 42,074 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive from behind front bumper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 42,059 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive from behind front bumper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 41,888 miles

very slight rust under vehicle no holes at present

Pass 24 Dec 2016 41,688 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack on outer side wall caused by deteration

slight movement in rear exhaust bracket still secure

Pass 7 Nov 2015 41,446 miles

Headlamp internal adjuster adjusted and rechecked headlamp aims

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Oct 2014 40,399 miles

both wiper blades are slightly worn

Pass 16 Sep 2013 39,614 miles

n/s/f tyre perised

Pass 29 Sep 2012 39,582 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 39,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all break disks corrroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,325 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 39,013 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 39,013 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 37,668 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,693 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,336 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

dampness around steering rack

osf tyre has age cracking and cuts to tread

Fail 26 Sep 2006 34,336 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

osf tyre age cracking and cuts to treads

slight dampness around rack

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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R344 VYX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green 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 R344 VYX, 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 R344 VYX registered?

R344 VYX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R344 VYX safe to buy?

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