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R401 VYX

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,456 mi
Last recorded108,456 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 VYX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 108,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 102,563 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 96,013 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 96,000 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 93,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 91,443 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 86,668 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 86,662 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 86,245 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 86,203 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 85,239 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 84,107 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 81,996 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly tight

Fail 8 Jun 2017 81,996 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly tight

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 80,804 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 80,802 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.37 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format front and rear (6.3.4f)

Pass 31 May 2014 80,596 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 80,594 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 May 2013 80,316 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 80,222 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 79,407 miles

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

Front number plate has slight damage

Pass 27 Apr 2010 75,306 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 72,353 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 70,224 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 65,198 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 65,198 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Fail 12 Jan 2007 6,519 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 54,494 miles

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

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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R401 VYX is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R401 VYX, 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 R401 VYX registered?

R401 VYX is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R401 VYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 VYX shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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