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R36 LTA

1998 BMW Z3

White Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,648 mi
Last recorded81,648 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 LTA
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 81,648 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 81,642 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 80,935 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 80,929 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 80,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 79,415 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 78,354 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 77,414 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 76,282 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 75,307 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 74,109 miles

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2017 74,098 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 72,800 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 72,778 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 72,283 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 72,233 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 71,658 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 70,853 miles

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

exhaust backbox corroded

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 21 Nov 2012 69,794 miles

airbag light on dash

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2012 69,774 miles

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

Rear exhaust system corroded but not blowing.

S.R.S Warning light staying ON.

Fail 14 Nov 2012 69,753 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

S.R.S Warning light staying ON.

Rear brake pads are about 80% worn.

Rear exhaust system corroded but not blowing.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 68,188 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag light is on on dash

fuel tank straps corroded slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2010 47,402 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 67,400 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 66,809 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Nov 2009 66,809 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2008 59,895 miles

n/s/r handbrake reading low

Pass 20 Nov 2007 48,034 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 43,743 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 43,285 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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R36 LTA is a 1998 BMW Z3 in White with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R36 LTA, 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 R36 LTA registered?

R36 LTA is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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