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R375 FRW

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,055 mi
Last recorded74,055 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 FRW
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 74,055 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 73,857 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 73,500 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 72,952 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 72,513 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 70,627 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 67,317 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 67,085 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 63,368 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 60,099 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,672 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 50,306 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,243 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 42,601 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 37,487 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 29,944 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 29,944 miles

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

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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R375 FRW is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R375 FRW, 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 R375 FRW registered?

R375 FRW is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R375 FRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R375 FRW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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