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R408 GPT

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,496 mi
Last recorded45,496 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 GPT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 45,496 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 45,300 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 45,069 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 45,031 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 44,883 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 44,883 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 44,589 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 44,416 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 43,784 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 42,543 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 42,543 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 42,400 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 42,356 miles

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

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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R408 GPT is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R408 GPT, 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 R408 GPT registered?

R408 GPT is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R408 GPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R408 GPT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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