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R390 POB

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,221 mi
Last recorded86,221 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 POB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 86,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17- plus wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 29 Apr 2025 85,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 plus wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 85,960 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 plus wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 85,777 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 85,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 85,591 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 85,538 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 85,304 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 85,056 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged all 4 flexy hoses perished slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired servo hose worn (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front surface rust on sill

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty, no blow

rusty tank straps

Pass 5 May 2017 84,642 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 84,540 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,469 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 83,469 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,928 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 79,705 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 77,996 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 77,996 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 75,733 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 74,253 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 69,870 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2009 69,870 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 66,531 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 62,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 58,251 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 58,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R390 POB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R390 POB, 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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R390 POB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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