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R353 EKK

1998 BMW Z3

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,535 mi
Last recorded88,535 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 EKK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 88,535 miles

Hand brake effort only just met @ 17%

Severe engine oil leak,onto exhaust downpipe.

Pass 4 Jul 2025 79,075 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 74,264 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 71,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 71,813 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 71,100 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 68,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 68,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 65,980 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 65,849 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 65,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 64,166 miles

The fuel tank strap is corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2018 64,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

The fuel tank strap is corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2017 61,774 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 61,354 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 56,161 miles

auxiliary belts show cracking

fuel filler seal perishing

suspension shows general age and wear

Pass 10 Jun 2014 50,627 miles

Fuel filler seal perishing.

Genral age/wear to suspension and steering.

High level brake light,1 segment not illuminating.

Slight binde to n/s/f brake.

Wiper linkage noisy.N/S wiper poor fixings.

Fail 9 Jun 2014 50,658 miles

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

Fuel filler seal perishing.

Genral age/wear to suspension and steering.

High level brake light,1 segment not illuminating.

Slight binde to n/s/f brake.

Wiper linkage noisy.N/S wiper poor fixings.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 48,786 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges and light cracking (keep an eye on)

Pass 23 May 2012 45,926 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 45,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

air bag fail lamp on, testable item soon

fronts and offside rear tyre splitting with age, rec replace as set

off side front brake lazy

Pass 16 May 2011 43,687 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 41,424 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,258 miles

front brake pads low not below limits at time of test.

n/s/r brake disc inside edge corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f rubber mounted lower ball joints not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 14 May 2008 35,664 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 1 May 2007 32,145 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 29,223 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R353 EKK is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R353 EKK, 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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R353 EKK is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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