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R360 BDX

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

46,365 mi
Last recorded46,365 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR360 BDX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 46,365 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 45,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 45,046 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly deformed on inner edges.

Both rear tyres have approx 3mm of tread remaining.

Pass 12 Jan 2023 44,144 miles

Both rear tyres have approx 3mm of tread remaining.

Pass 13 Jan 2022 42,874 miles

Both Rear Tyres have approx 3mm of tread remaining.

Fail 12 Jan 2022 42,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both Rear Tyres have approx 3mm of tread remaining.

Pass 15 Jan 2021 42,157 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 40,508 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2018 38,825 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 38,718 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 38,468 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 34,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 30,777 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 22,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 22,153 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 22,104 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 21,791 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 20,275 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 19,466 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 17,484 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 16,462 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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R360 BDX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R360 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R360 BDX registered?

R360 BDX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R360 BDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R360 BDX shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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