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R407 LXP

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,963 mi
Last recorded32,963 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 LXP
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 32,963 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 32,962 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 31,751 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 31,391 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 31,212 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 31,146 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 30,996 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 30,672 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 30,518 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 30,139 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 30,139 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 29,750 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 29,750 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 29,001 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 28,237 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 27,149 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 26,007 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 24,164 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 22,100 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 21,376 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 21,196 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 20,651 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 20,485 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 20,121 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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R407 LXP is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R407 LXP, 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 R407 LXP registered?

R407 LXP is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 July 1998.

Is R407 LXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R407 LXP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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