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R422 POB

1998 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,145 mi
Last recorded35,145 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 POB
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 35,145 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 32,692 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 31,183 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 31,092 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 30,580 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 30,289 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 29,660 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 29,437 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 28,871 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 28,583 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All four tyres perished due to age

Pass 2 May 2009 28,052 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,575 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

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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R422 POB is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R422 POB, 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 R422 POB registered?

R422 POB is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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