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R37 ABL

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,532 mi
Last recorded36,532 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 ABL
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2026 36,532 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 35,869 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 35,075 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 34,275 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 33,195 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 32,593 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 32,290 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 31,020 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 29,063 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 26,888 miles

high level brake lamp not working.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 26,660 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 25,893 miles

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

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 24,462 miles

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

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

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

wiper blades starting to wear

Pass 26 Feb 2013 23,223 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)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 22,170 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2011 21,589 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2010 21,063 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 20,375 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 19,299 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 18,315 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 17,377 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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R37 ABL is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R37 ABL, 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 R37 ABL registered?

R37 ABL is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R37 ABL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R37 ABL shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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