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R418 MCD

1998 BMW Z3

Black Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,978 mi
Last recorded50,978 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 MCD
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 50,978 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 50,514 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 50,493 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 49,658 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 49,254 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 46,987 miles

both rear brake discs are corroded

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2008 40,543 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 35,095 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 35,095 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 34,954 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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R418 MCD is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Black with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R418 MCD, 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 R418 MCD registered?

R418 MCD is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R418 MCD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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