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R371 UHP

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,941 mi
Last recorded61,941 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 UHP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 61,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both outer bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 61,740 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 61,350 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 61,033 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 60,243 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 59,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 59,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 58,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slightly (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2017 58,149 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded behind grill (2.3.2)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 56,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225 45 17w (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm 245 40 17 Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Slight play in inner steering track rod

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 56,277 miles

Front nearside pad warning wire broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 55,243 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded away

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 53,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 53,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,433 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 48,086 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 48,074 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 45,546 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 43,155 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 43,151 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 42,401 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 40,596 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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R371 UHP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R371 UHP, 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 R371 UHP registered?

R371 UHP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R371 UHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R371 UHP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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