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R396 DOK

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,074 mi
Last recorded93,074 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 DOK
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 93,074 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 91,367 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 91,303 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 91,262 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 89,996 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 89,973 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2023 89,144 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 89,128 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 87,578 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 83,023 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 82,588 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 80,309 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 80,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 75,578 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 75,552 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part handbbrake cable (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner flitch (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 70,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front and rear steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2014 70,300 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front and rear steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 64,880 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 64,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 62,042 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/r tyre low on edge

o/s/hand brake cable outer casing cracked

o/s/r disc pitted

Pass 22 Oct 2010 60,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both handbrake cables outer casing split

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2009 59,394 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,781 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 55,636 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 55,636 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 53,227 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 50,422 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 50,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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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R396 DOK is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R396 DOK, 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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What year was R396 DOK registered?

R396 DOK is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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