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R380 ACC

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

58,355 mi
Last recorded58,355 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 ACC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 58,355 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 57,864 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 57,820 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 57,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 57,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 56,825 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 56,531 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 56,307 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 55,438 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 54,977 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 54,087 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 53,470 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 52,988 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 52,158 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 51,401 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 50,497 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 49,090 miles

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

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 23 Jun 2009 47,334 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 45,632 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 44,197 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 43,299 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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R380 ACC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R380 ACC, 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 R380 ACC registered?

R380 ACC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R380 ACC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R380 ACC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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