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R368 PEO

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

27,218 mi
Last recorded27,218 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 PEO
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 27,218 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 27,216 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 27,052 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 27,008 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 27,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 26,974 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 26,974 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 26,966 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 26,902 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 26,812 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 26,756 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 26,596 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 26,472 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 26,366 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 26,209 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 26,183 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,144 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 26,144 miles

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,848 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 25,785 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 25,626 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,548 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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R368 PEO is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R368 PEO, 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 R368 PEO registered?

R368 PEO is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R368 PEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R368 PEO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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