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R357 WGU

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

123,080 mi
Last recorded123,080 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 WGU
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 123,080 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 122,565 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 122,459 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer sill is corroded, but not excessively

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Mar 2023 122,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative fog lamp won't stay on (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer sill is corroded, but not excessively

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Mar 2022 122,102 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 120,315 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Nov 2020 120,310 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Sep 2019 118,519 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 114,965 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 109,642 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 105,217 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 101,197 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 101,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2014 98,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2014 98,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 94,994 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 91,723 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2012 91,676 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2011 88,157 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 88,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 83,123 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 75,205 miles

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

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

offside handbrake effort low

Pass 21 Jan 2008 65,499 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 60,520 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 57,075 miles

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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R357 WGU is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R357 WGU, 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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R357 WGU is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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