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R428 KBV

1998 BMW Z3

Red Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,914 mi
Last recorded105,914 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Z376,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 KBV
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 105,914 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 104,305 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 104,278 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

all 4 corners of the car Prescribed area appear to have been repaired but unable to observe repair due to obstruction

Fail 2 Aug 2024 104,234 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

all 4 corners of the car Prescribed area appear to have been repaired but unable to observe repair due to obstruction

Pass 26 Apr 2023 103,687 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 102,783 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2017 101,142 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 101,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 99,909 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 98,290 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 95,652 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2013 93,148 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 86,752 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 86,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 79,542 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 79,542 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 69,504 miles

o/s/r, n/s/r n/s/f tyres starting to get low

Pass 24 Jun 2009 67,487 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 65,715 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 63,490 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 58,975 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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R428 KBV is a 1998 BMW Z3 in Red with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R428 KBV, 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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R428 KBV is a 1998 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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