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R403 WLC

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,218 mi
Last recorded55,218 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 WLC
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 55,218 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 54,781 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 54,014 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 53,391 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 52,366 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 51,515 miles

all 4 tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2019 50,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 50,524 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 50,003 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 49,746 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,414 miles

FRONT BRAKE GETTING LOW

Pass 2 Sep 2014 48,855 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 49,922 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 49,922 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 46,657 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 44,783 miles

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2011 44,783 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2010 43,402 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 41,531 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 39,724 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

air con belt perished

alternator belt perished

very slight weep of oil from o/s diff side seal

Pass 19 Dec 2007 37,719 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 35,587 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 35,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R403 WLC is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R403 WLC, 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 R403 WLC registered?

R403 WLC is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R403 WLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R403 WLC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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