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R346 BDX

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,546 mi
Last recorded69,546 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 BDX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 69,546 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 69,218 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 68,852 miles

General underbody suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 68,426 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 66,988 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 66,958 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 66,066 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 65,348 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 5 Oct 2009 64,770 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 61,533 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 20 Sep 2007 60,085 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 59,281 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 50,876 miles

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

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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R346 BDX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R346 BDX, 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 R346 BDX registered?

R346 BDX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R346 BDX safe to buy?

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