CarVerify

Free Car Check

R383 USP

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,494 mi
Last recorded102,494 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 USP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 102,494 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 101,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside hole in sill due to corrosion

Offside hole in sill due to corrosion

both front wipers smearing

Pass 19 Apr 2021 101,688 miles

Nearside hole in sill

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 101,688 miles

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

Nearside hole in sill

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 101,358 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2019 101,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 101,136 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 101,090 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 100,911 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 100,868 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 100,316 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 99,692 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 99,381 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 98,785 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 98,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

noise from n/s front strut

Pass 23 Jan 2009 92,810 miles

keep condition of rear tyres under observation

slight play in o/s steering rack side tube.

Fail 22 Jan 2009 92,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

keep condition of rear tyres under observation

Fail 23 Jan 2008 87,820 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 87,820 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
Full BMW Z3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R383 USP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R383 USP, 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

How do I check the history of R383 USP?

You can check the full history of R383 USP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R383 USP registered?

R383 USP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R383 USP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R383 USP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R383 USP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R383 USP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.