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R350 SGF

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

84,086 mi
Last recorded84,086 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 SGF
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 84,086 miles

Exhaust system corroded, rear section.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2025 83,869 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 83,860 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 83,771 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 83,500 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 83,328 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 82,921 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 79,986 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from near side to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 75,539 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,192 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 74,472 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 73,767 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 72,349 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 70,320 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 70,025 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 68,156 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 64,206 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 60,061 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 51,809 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 42,514 miles

nearside and offside front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

steering rack has very slight play at nearside

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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R350 SGF is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R350 SGF, 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 R350 SGF registered?

R350 SGF is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R350 SGF safe to buy?

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