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R3 CPJ

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,767 mi
Last recorded77,767 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 CPJ
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 77,767 miles

advise been standing disks liped

Pass 1 Oct 2015 77,396 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 77,033 miles

power steering rack offside slight misting of oil

rear hand brake cables corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2014 77,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

power steering rack offside slight misting of oil

rear hand brake cables corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 75,934 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 75,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 75,479 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 72,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 69,774 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 69,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 66,503 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 62,858 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 58,613 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 53,826 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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R3 CPJ is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R3 CPJ, 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 R3 CPJ registered?

R3 CPJ is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R3 CPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 CPJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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