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R407 UBT

1998 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,639 mi
Last recorded63,639 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 UBT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 63,639 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 63,634 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 63,109 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 62,211 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 61,762 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 61,219 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 61,219 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 60,726 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 60,726 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 59,588 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 56,293 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 53,335 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 52,230 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 51,023 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 51,005 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 48,480 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 46,066 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 46,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,784 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 43,561 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,231 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 39,852 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 37,021 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 30,597 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 30,916 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2006 27,986 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 27,986 miles

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

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 UBT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UBT, 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 UBT registered?

R407 UBT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R407 UBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R407 UBT shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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